President Murmu takes sortie in Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachand’ ahead of IAF’s Vayu Shakti

President Droupadi Murmu took a sortie on the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, marking a significant moment for India’s indigenous defence capabilities. The sortie showcased the operational readiness and advanced features of the made-in-India combat helicopter, designed for high-altitude and extreme terrain operations. The experience highlighted India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and the Armed Forces’ focus on modernisation under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.