Civil Aviation: Connecting Skyways

Nodal ministry for Airport infrastructure and air traffic management.

1. Key Initiatives

• UDAN: (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) regional connectivity scheme through Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
• DigiYatra: paperless entry using facial recognition (Biometric).
• Drone Rules 2021: liberalized framework for drone operations and "Airspace Map."

2. Regulatory Bodies

• DGCA: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (Safety).
• BCAS: Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.

3. Conclusion

Success lies in moving from "Elite" to "Mass-Saturated & Safety-Verified Aviation Saturation."