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Remembering Sergeant Surendra Kumar’s Sacrifice in Operation Sindoor

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Pays Tribute to Sergeant Surendra Kumar in Jhunjhunu
 
RAJASTHAN, 13, August, 2025: In a heartfelt gesture, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Sarita Singh, visited Mehradasi village in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district to pay respects to Sergeant Surendra Kumar, an Indian Air Force (IAF) hero who died in service. The visit highlighted the IAF’s commitment to honoring its brave personnel who make the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Sergeant Kumar, a medical wing member with 14 years of service at 39 Wing in Udhampur, lost his life on May 10, 2025, during Operation Sindoor. The mission targeted terrorist hideouts along the India-Pakistan border. Kumar was killed while supporting troops in the RS Pura sector under heavy cross-border fire, as confirmed by Army Headquarters to his family. His sacrifice reflects the IAF’s vital role in challenging operations, as noted in recent Press Information Bureau reports.

During the visit, the Air Chief Marshal and Mrs. Singh met Kumar’s family, including his mother, Mrs. Nanu Devi, his wife, Mrs. Seema, and their children, Vritika and Daksh. The family, dressed in traditional Rajasthani clothing, welcomed the IAF chief with a blend of pride and sorrow. Images from the event captured the Air Chief Marshal saluting a garlanded portrait of Kumar, surrounded by IAF personnel and local villagers.

Jhunjhunu, a district with a strong military heritage, is home to 3,552 active air warriors and 21,700 retired service members, showcasing its significant contribution to India’s defense. The region’s cultural charm, particularly the Mandawa area, has also made it a favored backdrop for Bollywood films like Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Bajrangi Bhaijaan, depicting diverse settings.

Sergeant Kumar’s dedication to service was inspired by his late father, a former CRPF member, who instilled values of duty and bravery in him. His legacy endures through his family and the IAF’s ongoing commitment to its personnel.

This visit serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by India’s armed forces and the deep-rooted warrior spirit of Jhunjhunu.

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 Emphasizes effective flood management, sustainable development

RAJASTHAN, FEBRUARY 19: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today co-chaired a session on 'Flood Plain Zoning' in the second All India State Ministers' Conference on Water at Udaipur, Rajasthan.

While speaking on the occasion, Javed Rana emphasized the need for adoption of flood plain zoning approach for comprehensive flood management and minimizing flood damage, ensuring a safe and more resilient region for the people.

"In Jammu and Kashmir, work on Flood Plain Zoning is being pursued vigorously aligning with the guidelines issued by the Ministry for Water Resources. It is a big step towards achieving the goal of effective flood management through a combination of structural and non-structural measures," maintained the Minister.


The two day conference from February 18 to 19 themed "Water Vision@2047- A Water Secure Nation," was organized by the National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti.

The session deliberated on the need for integrated river and coastal areas management highlighting strategies for basin level planning, integrating water and land use planning besides flood plain development and other measures

Rana highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir witnesses recurrent floods which gave rise to formulation of a comprehensive flood management plan to tackle the problem. He said that there is a need for judicious use of land, reducing the impact of floods and balancing the risk with the need of land for public good simultaneously. "Flood plain zoning” is not just about restrictions but regulating so that protecting people, property and nature is accorded top most priority," he said. "The Governments both at the Union and at the UT level have to keep a focused approach on basic objectives of flood management like minimizing damage, protecting natural flood defense, encouraging sustainable development and lowering economic costs," he added.

He also highlighted the initiatives being taken up by the government of Jammu and Kashmir for mitigating the impact of floods. He said that the government has installed modern gauge stations which transmit real time flood data to all stakeholders including the general public through a mobile app.


Another, important forecasting tool known as the Integrated Operation Forecasting System (IOFS) has also been developed under the World Bank funded JTFRP. It also provides forecasted flood inundation maps with extent and depth that help identify vulnerable areas so that the administration can take proactive actions, including evacuation of communities, if necessary.

Rana also expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Water Resources for holding this important conference to strengthen the collaboration with the states and UTs. “We can collectively work towards a future for minimizing the devastating impact of floods and achieving the vision of Water Secure India @ 2047”, asserted the Minister.

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