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29/04/23 06:31 AM IST

BCAS commemorates its 37th Raising Day

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  • The Bureau of Civil Aviation (BCAS), the national Regulator for Civil Aviation Security,commemorated its 37th raising day in New Delhi.
About BCAS
  • The BCAS was established as a Cell in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in January 1978 following the hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight in September 1976.
  • The primary role of the cell was to manage and train personnel on Civil Aviation Security matters.
  • In April 1987, the BCAS became an independent department under the Ministry of Civil Aviation in response to the Kanishka Tragedy in June 1985.
Functions
  • One of the key duties of BCAS is to create aviation security standards in compliance with Annex 17 to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s Chicago Convention for airlines and airport operators, as well as their security agencies, responsible for implementing AVSEC measures.
  • The BCAS also monitors the implementation of security regulations and carries out assessments to determine security requirements.
  • The bureau ensures that security staff receives appropriate training and necessary competencies to perform their duties.
Source- PIB

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