E-Governance for Civil Aviation | 18 Nov 2021

Why in News

Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the e-Governance for Civil Aviation (e-GCA) online platform through which the Civil Aviation will provide 298 services including pilot licensing and medical examination.

• The launch of the e-GCA project under DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) was part of the 100-day plan for the aviation sector. The portal was developed by Tata Consultancy Services.

Key Points

• About:
  
  • It is a portal for the dissemination of information and providing online, speedy service delivery in a secure environment.
  • It offers an end-to-end solution including several software applications, connectivity with all the regional offices.
  • It will provide services to various DGCA stakeholders such as Pilots, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Air Traffic Controllers, Air Operators, Airport Operators, Flying Training Organizations, Maintenance and Design organizations, among others.
• Aim:
  
  • It aims at enhancing the efficiency of the various services of DGCA and increasing accountability and transparency across all DGCA functions.
• Benefits:
  
  • Eliminating operational inefficiencies
  • Minimizing personal interaction
  • Improving regulatory reporting
  • Enhancing transparency
  • Increasing productivity
• Significance:
  
  • As a single-window platform it will induce a monumental change through the automation of the process and functions of DGCA.
  • It will offer a strong base of IT infrastructure and service delivery framework.
  • It is a step towards ‘ease of doing business’. It would add significant value to the safety regulatory framework of DGCA.

Source: PIB