The DGCA is the regulatory body for civil aviation in India, responsible for ensuring safety, security, and efficiency in air travel.
Licensing: Issues licenses for pilots, engineers, and air traffic controllers.
Regulation: Formulates and enforces aviation regulations.
Investigates the causes and recommends safety improvements to prevent future incidents.
Operating under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the DGCA is the primary regulatory authority for all civil aviation in India.
The DGCA was formed on July 1, 1929, making it one of the oldest aviation regulatory bodies in the world!