Draft:Dr.Satish Kumar Sinhha
Dr. Satish Kumar Sinha (JWO, Retd.) is a self-reliant and highly respected veteran of the Indian Air Force, known across India and abroad for his tireless, selfless, and voluntary service toward the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families. Over the past one and a half decades, he has emerged as a trusted guide for thousands of veterans by resolving complex post-retirement service-related issues.
Popularly referred to as a “Walking Encyclopedia” within the ex-servicemen fraternity, Dr. Sinha has dedicated his life to ensuring dignity, clarity, and timely assistance for pensioners, widows, Veer Naris, senior citizens, and physically challenged veterans, while upholding the Indian Air Force motto “Touch the Sky with Glory”.
Education
Dr. Satish Kumar Sinha holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). His academic grounding in humanities and education strengthened his analytical ability, leadership qualities, and communication skills, which later became instrumental in his military career and post-retirement social initiatives.
Military Career
Dr. Sinha served in the Indian Air Force under the Government of India and rose to the rank of Junior Warrant Officer (JWO). During his distinguished career, he performed supervisory and administrative duties with exemplary discipline and commitment.
On 22 April 2006, he sustained a severe spinal cord injury while serving at an Air Force Station. Despite this life-altering disability, he continued to serve until he took medical retirement on 31 October 2009 after completing 29 years of qualifying service. His resilience and determination became a defining aspect of his legacy.
Post-Retirement Service & Ex-Servicemen Welfare
Post retirement, Dr. Sinha devoted himself full-time to resolving service-related issues of ex-servicemen, including pensions, SPARSH, ECHS, DAV, CSD, EPPO, Ex-Gratia, DR, ADLRS, PRIC, FAS, OROP, CPC, ESM ID cards, scholarships, financial assistance, PPO, CPENGRAMS, and digital life certification.
His special drives focus on widows, Veer Naris, senior veterans, bedridden and wheelchair-bound pensioners, system-unfriendly individuals, illiterate pensioners, and family pensioners residing abroad. His efforts have significantly reduced delays and confusion in legitimate arrears, including OROP settlements and post-demise pension matters.
Global Veteran Networking & Digital Empowerment
Dr. Sinha is globally connected with ex-servicemen and their families across countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Singapore, England, Bahrain, Maldives, Portugal, and Oman. Through digital platforms, he has empowered veterans with clarity, confidence, and real-time support.
He actively operates and moderates multiple ex-servicemen support groups across WhatsApp, Facebook, and the Kutumb App, including:
- SERVE THE NEEDY VETERANS
- HR Flight with Sinha Ji
- SAVE THE LIFE (Facebook Page)
- VAYU SHAKTI SANGINI – a dedicated group for wives and dependents of Air Veterans
Honours, Awards & Recognition
Dr. Satish Kumar Sinha was felicitated with the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Appreciation Award 2023 by Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari PVSM AVSM VSM on 20 September 2023 at the Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi, for his exceptional devotion to Air Veterans.
Other notable recognitions include:
- International Achiever Award – Gyan Uday Foundation, Kota
- National Talent Award – Indian NGO Awards Council
- Rashtra Seva Samman – The Fair Vision Foundation
- Bhartiya Gaurav Samman – Jeevan Jagriti Seva Samman, Uttar Pradesh
- Rashtriya Gaurav Purushkar – YSS Foundation, conferred on 15 August 2025 at NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi
He has also been nominated for the Padma Shri Award 2026, supported by multiple ESM groups, NExCC Delhi, entrepreneur Shri Ramesh Agarwal (CMD, APML), and senior retired defence officers.
Innovation & Community Impact
Dr. Sinha’s social initiatives include arranging blood donors for critically ill patients, facilitating road repairs through the PMGSY App, and developing AI-based assistance models to address daily veterans’ requirements. His campaigns such as “Mai Hoon Naa” and “No Cost – Free Service” are widely appreciated across social media platforms.
National Spotlight & Future Recognition
In October 2025, Dr. Sinha submitted his story for the “Forces For The Good Heroes” campaign by the Aditya Birla Group on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), hosted by Shri Amitabh Bachchan. His story was acknowledged with Registration ID FFG375623NXI7PQ.
He has also been approved for the Honorary Doctorate Award in Social Engineering, to be conferred on 01 January 2026 in Delhi by the Rising Achievers Award Council (Govt. of India – NITI Aayog & MCA approved).