Director General of Civil Aviation

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India is the chief regulatory body responsible for overseeing and ensuring the safety and compliance of civil aviation operations within the country. The DGCA plays a crucial role in formulating regulations, conducting inspections, and enforcing compliance among airlines and aviation personnel. Recently, the DGCA has been in the news for addressing serious violations by Indian airlines regarding flight schedules, highlighting issues of administrative negligence in crew scheduling. This has led to significant administrative actions, including the dismissal of three senior officials at Air India.