Change in Aviation Policy

Shri Ajit Singh, the Minister of Civil Aviation informed Rajya Sabha today in a written reply that to have a sustainable orderly growth of the aviation sector, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has felt the need to spell out a long term Civil Aviation Policy. Acoordingly on 22.12.2011, a Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation to formulate a Civil Aviation Policy so as to provide a road map for development. Government has identified focus areas and a consultation paper has been placed on the website of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (www.civilaviation.nic.in) inviting comments from all stakeholders. The comments received from various organization are under examination.