Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Awarded Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal for Pivotal Role in Operation Sindoor
President honours Air Marshal Kapoor for exemplary leadership and SWAC’s decisive contribution to the success of Operation Sindoor
BILKULONLINE | Ahmedabad | 15 August 2025
On India’s 79th Independence Day, the President of India conferred the prestigious Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal upon Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command (SWAC), in recognition of his exemplary leadership during Operation Sindoor.
Guided by Air Marshal Kapoor’s strategic vision, SWAC displayed unmatched precision, dedication, and operational excellence, playing a decisive role in the success of the critical mission. Operation Sindoor demonstrated the Indian Air Force’s readiness and capability to secure the nation under the most challenging conditions.
The Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal, among India’s highest wartime honours, acknowledges service of the most exceptional order. Air Marshal Kapoor’s leadership not only strengthened SWAC’s operational might but also inspired personnel across the IAF to uphold the highest traditions of courage, discipline, and sacrifice.
