About the Ministry
The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, is responsible for formulating national policies and programmes for the development and regulation of Civil Aviation in India. It develops the policy and legislative framework for the orderly growth of air transport, airport infrastructure and related aviation services.
The Ministry works with State Governments, Union Territories, aviation organisations and industry to improve air connectivity, support aviation development and address the needs of passengers and businesses.
Our Functions
The Ministry’s responsibilities cover the following areas:
- Civil Aviation policy and legislation: Formulating policies, programmes and legislative proposals, and administering the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 and other legislation relating to the sector.
- Air transport and connectivity: Developing the policy framework for domestic and international air transport, including the carriage of passengers and goods, and implementing programmes to improve regional connectivity.
- Airports and air navigation: Addressing policy matters concerning airport development, including new airports, and the provision of air navigation services and supporting infrastructure.
- Aviation industry development: Supporting the development of commercial aviation manufacturing and its ecosystem, alongside policy initiatives concerning air cargo, aircraft maintenance, leasing, training and emerging technologies.
- International cooperation: Handling bilateral air services matters, engagement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and treaties and agreements relating to subjects assigned to the Ministry.
- Coordination and oversight: Providing policy guidance to organisations under its administrative purview, monitoring their activities and facilitating their interface with Parliament.
