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Civil
Aviation Policy
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| Contents |
- Mission
- Strategic
Objectives
- Consultation
with Users
- Regulatory
Framework
- Private
Sector Participation
- Airport Infrastructure
- Domestic
Passenger and Cargo Air Transport
- Promotion
of General Aviation and Small Aircraft Operation
- Information
Technology Plan
- Promotion
of Aviation in North-East and Remote Areas
- Tourism
and Trade Promotion
- Safety
- Security
- Aviation
Support Services
- Role
in Regional and International Civil Aviation
- Co-ordination
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| Circulated
for comments by : |
| Ministry
of Civil Aviation |
| Government
of India |
| April,
2000 |
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MISSION |
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To maintain
a competitive civil aviation environment which ensures
safety and security in accordance with international
standards, promotes efficient, cost-effective and orderly
growth of air transport and contributes to social and
economic development of the country
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES |
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The objectives
of this policy are the creation and continued facilitation
of a competitive and service-oriented civil aviation
environment in which:
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the interests of the users of
civil aviation are the guiding force behind all
decisions, systems and arrangements,
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safe, efficient , reliable and
widespread quality air transport services are provided
at reasonable prices,
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there exists a well-defined regulatory
framework catering to changing needs and circumstances,
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all players and stakeholders are
assured of a levelplaying field;
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private participation is encouraged
and opportunities created for investors to realize
adequate returns on their investments;
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recognizing that aviation today
is an important element of infrastructure, rapid
upgradation of airport infrastructure to world class
with priority to the busiest airports and those
handling international flights;
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recognizing that transportation
of air cargo is vital to the economic growth of
the country, creation and development of specific
infrastructure for air transportation of cargo and
express cargo is encouraged,
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"Airline operations and acquisition
of aircraft" is conferred "infrastructure" status
for overall growth of civil aviation sector in the
country
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Domestic and international aviation
in the country are encouraged to grow at par with
world aviation industry;
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inter-linkages with other modes
of transport are encouraged and stimulated;
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trade, tourism and overall economic
activity and growth is encouraged;
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international cooperation in aviation
and development in tune with international trends
and best practices, consistent with airspace sovereignty
is promoted;
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indigenous development of aircraft,
components and aviation products is encouraged,
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Security of civil aviation operations
is ensured through appropriate systems, policies,
and practices, and
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Effective systems are put in place
for timely crisis and disaster management, including
investigation of incidents/accidents.
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Consultation with Users
- The success of any policy depends upon the benefits
it gives to the various users. A constant interaction
with and amongst all categories of users is paramount
for successful implementation of and constant improvement
in the policy. There is an urgent need for an institutional
arrangement at different levels for such interaction.
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Therefore,
Facilitation Committees consisting of representatives
of various users of civil aviation sector i.e. government,
passengers, tour and travel operators, aircraft-operators,
airport-operators, exporters and importers, cargo
handling agents, aerosports, Flying Clubs, etc.
will be set up at national, regional and local levels
to ensure that the interests of ultimate users are
best safeguarded. There will be regular monitoring
and feedback between the Facilitation Committees
of national regional and local levels. There will
be mandatory prior consultation with these Facilitation
Committees before amendments in policy/ rules /
regulations are undertaken.
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Highest
priority will be accorded to the passengers/ users
and suitable mechanisms will be set up for this
purpose, including publication of Citizens' Charters
and effective action for, and monitoring of, grievance
redressal.
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