Madikeri:

Many men and women serve in Indian defence forces from the small hill district Kodagu, known for coffee. Each family tries to ensure that at least one joins the defence force and the trend continues.

Life has not changed though many lost lives during service. The immense desire to serve the nation has not stopped women too. The latest to join the ranks as wing commander in Indian Air Force (IAF) is Pandanda Wilma Bheemaiah, wife of Pandanda Bheemaiah.

Daughter of Alamengada Muddappa and Tara from Hudikeri in Kodagu, Wing commander Wilma is presently stationed in Agra.

She served in African nation Congo on a united peace keeping mission and has many proud moments in her career.

source: http://www.newskarnataka.com / News Karnataka / Home> Cities> July 30th, 2016