IAF's publicity vehicle to visit Kolkata colleges

The Indian Air Force's Induction Publicity Exhibition Vehicle (IPEV), a mobile platform promoting its various activities across the country, will visit various colleges in Kolkata and adjoining cities from March 3.

The IPEV will visit the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur; Advanced Institute of Technology in Durgapur; Rishi Bankim Chandra College, Naihati; and Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, Kolkata, said a statement on Tuesday.

Set to the theme "Guardians of the Sky - IPEV II", the modified vehicle showcases various facets of the IAF in one platform. The vehicle with a flying simulator incorporated in it has been a great attraction with students across the country.

The IPEV houses an Information Zone to give all career-related information to the students.

It also has an Experience Zone to have visual thrill of various activities like Sarang aerobatics, Air Warriors Drill Team besides simulator Su-30 MKI flying experience.

The IPEV was launched by Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha in New Delhi on October 5 last year with an aim of staying connected with today's tech-savvy and button-friendly generation.