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Awadhesh Kumar Bharti
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, AVSM, VM (also known as Air Marshal A.K. Bharti) is the current Deputy Chief of the Air Staff[2] of the Indian Air Force. He has held this position since 1 June 2025.[3] Prior to this, Bharti was the Director General of Air Operations.[4] He played an important role in Operation Sindoor.[5]
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Early life and education
A.K. Bharti was born in Jhunni Kala village, located in the Purnia district of Bihar.[6][7] His father is Jeevachhlal Yadav, a retired clerk of Kosi Project and mother is Urmila Devi.[8][9] He is the eldest among four siblings. His second brother is a doctor, while the third brother is also in the medical field.[10] Bharti received his school education from Sainik School Tilaiya. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy and Defence Services Staff College.[11][12] During his NDA days, Air Marshal Bharti was nicknamed ‘galloping horse’, as his crosscountry record there remained unbroken for many years.[13]
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Military career
Bharti was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force on 13 June 1987. At the National Defence Academy in 1987, he topped his course for which he was awarded the Sword of Honour.[14] He has been the Commanding Officer of No. 24 Squadron and No. 30 Squadron.[3] Bharti has been awarded three stars for accident-free flying (outstanding performance). He has received commendation from the Chief of Air Staff.[11] When he was the Senior Air Staff Officer of the Central Air Command, he contributed to the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela. He has been the Commanding Officer of the Advanced Headquarters of the Eastern Air Command.[15]
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Honours and decorations
During his career, A.K Bharti has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2024 and Vayu Sena Medal in 2008 for his service.[16]
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