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Inauguration of Umeed Niketan by President Air Force Family Welfare Association

May 18, 2024 Photo(s): By PRO (Palam), MoD

Neeta Chaudhari, President Air Force Family Welfare Association visited Base Repair Depot Air Force Palam on 17 May 24 and inaugurated Umeed Niketan, an advanced Therapy Centre for children with special needs. Neeta Chaudhari and other esteemed dignitaries were received by Air Commodore Harsh Bahl, Air Officer Commanding, Depot and Wing Commander Reena Bahl (Retd) President Air Force Family Welfare Association (Local).

The Umeed Niketan has been conceived and conceptualized to create a nurturing environment where children with special needs can think, grow and learn to develop life skills through recreational activities tailored to their unique abilities. From sensory explorational, speech therapy to adaptive sports and interactive immersive experience, the center offers a diverse range of programmes designed to promote physical, emotional and social well being of special children. The Umeed Niketan would cater to nearly 55 specially abled children who are helped by a dedicated team of trained special educators. The inauguration was held in a befitting manner and was attended by all the regional Presidents of Air Force Family Welfare Associations from across the country. In addition, spouses of all senior Air Marshals from Delhi area were also present to witness this heartwarming inauguration.

This special event underscores IAF's ongoing commitments for improving the facilities for the welfare of the Air Force families.

Neeta Chaudhari, President Air Force Family Welfare Association along with Wing Commander (Mrs) Reena Bahl (Retd) President AFFWA (Local) and spouses of all senior Air Marshals from Delhi area at 13 BRD, AF New Delhi on May 17, 2024.
Glimpses of Neeta Chaudhari, President Air Force Family Welfare Association interacting with trained special educators of an advanced Therapy Centre for children with special needs at 13 BRD, AF New Delhi on May 17, 2024.
Glimpses of Neeta Chaudhari, President Air Force Family Welfare Association at an advanced Therapy Centre for children with special needs at 13 BRD, AF New Delhi on May 17, 2024.
Glimpses of Neeta Chaudhari, President Air Force Family Welfare Association interacting with children at advanced Therapy Centre at 13 BRD, AF New Delhi on May 17, 2024.