Mrs Bilkees Latif

An active member of Ladies Club organised for the wives of Non-Commissioned Officers and other ranks prior to the formation of AFWWA, Mrs Bilkees Latif worked with dedication towards the training and rehabilitation of widows. She played an active role in formulating the rules and regulations, aims and membership policies of AFWWA, besides guiding the members on Fund Allocation during the 1971 war and Delhi floods. As president AFWWA, She was instrumental in obtaining Government recognition to 60 Air Force Schools by personally meeting the Education Minister. The Vocational Training Centre at Air Force Station, Race Course Complex, Commenced its working under her able guidance. On her initiative, donations were collected and utilize towards funding the Girls Hostel which was being constructed in the premises of Air Force Bal Bharti School.