♦ Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari PVSM AVSM VM took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, IAF on 3 May 2025.

♦ He completed his schooling at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) in Dehradun before joining the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasala, He passed out from NDA in Jun 1985 with the President's Gold Medal.

♦ He was commissioned as a Fighter Pilot in the Indian Air Force on 07 Jun 1986. 

♦ Prior to assuming charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Tiwari was the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief at South Western Air Command.

♦ In recognition of his distinguished service, the Air Marshal was awarded the Presidential Award of Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2025, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022, and Vayu Sena Medal in 2008.