A national medalist in rifle shooting and recipient of the prestigious Maharana Raj Singh Award, Dipesh Singh Rawal gives his best as a Senior Officer at Udaipur Airport. He has excelled in sports, NCC, and aviation, showcasing remarkable versatility.

Dipesh Singh Rawal is a Senior Officer in Airport Operations at Udaipur Airport, where he is responsible for overseeing the smooth functioning of airport activities and ensuring the safety of passengers and their belongings.

Dipesh Singh shares that he has been actively involved in multiple fields, which include sports like Wrestling, Rifle Shooting, and Cricket. He also proudly represented Rajasthan at the All India level through the National Cadet Corps (NCC), where he held the rank of Senior Cadet Captain—one of the highest honors in the corps, earning the prestigious 'C' Certificate from the Naval Wing.

In recognition of his accomplishments, Rawal was honored with the Maharana Raj Singh Award by the Maharana Mewar Foundation at their annual function in 2015. That same year, he was also felicitated by the Home Minister on Republic Day for the same award.

He considers representing Rajasthan at the national level, especially in promoting Rajasthani folk music, to be one of his proudest achievements—an opportunity to showcase the culture and talent of his home state on a larger stage.

Talking about his inspiration behind entering the aviation field, Rawal shares that aviation was not his first choice—his primary goal was to join the defence services. However, due to certain circumstances, he was unable to pursue that path.

His interest in aviation began in 2018, when he came across some job openings in the sector. He applied, appeared for interviews, and gradually stepped into the aviation industry. Dipesh believes that aviation is a vast and dynamic field that allows for multitasking, personal growth, and professional development. “Aviation offers countless opportunities,” he says. It allows you to explore your potential, push your limits, and connect with a wide range of people.

One of his major goals is to engage with people daily. He finds immense value in observing and interacting with others, which he sees as a continuous learning experience. His core objective is to remain socially involved, and the aviation industry offers him the perfect platform to do just that through constant human interaction and meaningful exchanges.

When it comes to sports, Dipesh says he had been actively involved in sports since childhood. Growing up in the Badi village near Udaipur, he attended a secondary school that offered a variety of sports options, in which he eagerly participated. He initially began with cricket, later exploring wrestling as well.

He then moved to Fateh School in Udaipur, where his sporting career advanced further—he competed in State-Level Wrestling and continued playing cricket at a competitive level. Dipesh later went on to represent his university in inter-university competitions, maintaining his dedication to sports throughout his academic life. Even now, while working in the aviation sector, he continues to participate in corporate sports tournaments.

His passion for sports extended into his time with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) as well. Through NCC, he got the opportunity to participate in national-level games organized specifically for cadets. Notably, he also earned a National Medal in Rifle Shooting, marking a proud achievement in his sports career.

Reflecting on his early years, Dipesh Rawal shares that he comes from a humble background—his father was a bus driver and his mother a homemaker.  He was born and raised in Udaipur, where he completed his higher secondary education from Fateh School. He pursued both his Graduation and Post-Graduation in Psychology from the Arts College of Mohanlal Sukhadia University.

Beyond formal education, Dipesh had always been driven by a desire to learn and grow. In addition to his studies in psychology, he has completed several other courses, including NCC training, Personality Development, and more. He believes in continuous learning and makes it a point to seize every opportunity that allows him to gain new knowledge or skills.

Maharana Raj Singh Award winner Dipesh Rawal considers his mother to be his greatest role model and draws inspiration from her in every aspect of life. He shares that she has an innate understanding of what is right and wrong for him, and has been his constant guide and source of strength throughout his life.

In addition to his mother, Dipesh also deeply admires Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He finds inspiration in Dhoni’s life—from humble beginnings to becoming a legendary cricketer. What resonates most with Dipesh is Dhoni’s calm demeanor, his ability to stay composed under pressure, and the way he leads with quiet confidence. These two figures—his mother and Dhoni—serve as guiding lights in both his personal and professional life.

These lines from a song in the movie- MS Dhoni- motivate him a lot-

“क्या ये उजाले क्या ये अँधेरे, दोनों से आगे हैं मंज़र तेरे।   क्यों रोशनी तू बाहर तलाशे, तेरी मशालें हैं अंदर तेरे।।”

To new aspirants, Airport Officer Dipesh Rawal offers a powerful piece of advice: "You are the main character of your own story, and it is your responsibility to keep reinventing that character." He believes that without constant self-renewal, one risks staying broken or stagnant.

“Whether it’s a person or a house—something must break before it can be rebuilt,” he explains. That fear of breaking or failing must be overcome, because it is only through those moments of challenge and collapse that true growth happens. According to Dipesh, “If you allow yourself to be rebuilt, your story will only become stronger and more meaningful.”

Dipesh Rawal observes that every generation today is burdened with an increasing level of stress. He believes that the root cause of this stress lies in unrealistic expectations—people are constantly comparing themselves with others in an attempt to maintain a certain lifestyle. When these expectations aren’t met, stress naturally follows.

He points out that from young children to elderly individuals, everyone seems to be trapped in this cycle of expectation and disappointment. During a person’s developmental years, engaging in outdoor activities helps build both physical and mental resilience. However, children today are increasingly absorbed in technology, which has resulted in a rise in stress levels and a decline in holistic well-being.

According to Rawal, many youths today are disengaged, spending hours forwarding reels or scrolling through social media, often without any meaningful interaction. This kind of digital addiction leads to social isolation, and the more isolated a person becomes, the closer they get to chronic stress.

His message is clear and practical: “Improve your environment, work on yourself, accept your failures, and try to surround yourself with positive people.” He emphasizes that unless we make conscious efforts to shift our mindset and lifestyle, unfulfilled expectations will continue to be a major source of stress. So, be positive, invest in your growth, and the universe will support your life.