Rohit Kumar
Sri Vijaya Puram, 31 May 2025
Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, PVSM, AVSM, VM, called on Admiral D K Joshi (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Vice-Chairman of the Islands Development Agency, at Raj Niwas on 30th May 2025. The visit marked a farewell call ahead of Air Marshal Balakrishnan’s retirement from service and relinquishment of charge as Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN).
Air Marshal Balakrishnan superannuates after a distinguished tenure of two years and one month as the head of India’s only tri-service command and several years of distinguished service to the Indian Air Force.
The Hon’ble Lt. Governor expressed his gratitude for the Air Marshal’s exemplary service and the strong support extended to the Andaman and Nicobar Administration during his tenure. He also conveyed his best wishes for the Air Marshal’s future endeavours in life beyond uniform.