The bi-annual Air Force Commanders' Conference commenced at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi on Monday and would continue till Apr 16. Inaugurated by MoS Defence Rao Inderjit Singh, the aim of this bi-annual conference is to enhance the operational capability of the IAF. Air chief Marshall Arup Raha updated the minister on the operational status of the IAF, security measures in vogue and the progress on infrastructure development. He highlighted the efforts made to increase the aircraft serviceability and the corresponding increase in flying task of the IAF as compared to the previous years. Achievements of the IAF during recently conducted Air Force level and international exercises were also covered by the CAS. He further elaborated on the IAF's Focus Areas and the future road-map for the IAF. He dwelt upon the efforts initiated for the well-being, morale and enhancement of physical fitness of air-warriors. During this conference, senior leadership of the IAF would deliberate on issues pertaining to air operations, maintenance, human resources and administration. Aspects of support provided by Defence PSUs through indigenised production of prime equipment would also be discussed in a day-long session on 13 April 2016 with high level delegation from HAL, BEL and BDL.