22 April 2023 turned out to be a historic day for the Base Repair Depot (BRD), Palam with the inauguration of two major projects namely supply of fresh water by Delhi Jal Board and inauguration of a new entrance gate for the Depot by Air Marshal Vibhas Pande AOC-in-C, Maintenance Command. The project for supply of fresh water to the BRD initiated in 2009 reached its culmination on 22 Apr 23. With the inauguration of the new entrance gate for the Depot, the persistent issue of traffic congestion due to its close proximity to Palam Railway Crossing will now be eased. The personnel and their families can now access the BRD without much of hassles.
Air Marshal Vibhas Pande expressed his satisfaction on commissioning of both the projects which would enhance the happiness index of the air warriors and their families. He urged the BRD personnel to continue to work diligently towards fulfilment of its operational task with greater zeal and enthusiasm
Air Commodore SS Rehal. Air Officer Commanding thanked the officials of Delhi Jal Board, Delhi International Airport Ltd., Military Engineering Services and all the personnel of the Depot for contributing whole heartedly to make both the projects successful.
