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Ministry of Civil Aviation

Ministry of Civil Aviation

Office Address: Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Block B, Safdarjung Airport Area, New Delhi, 110003
Website : https://www.civilaviation.gov.in

Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan NaiduMinister hm.moca@gov.in+91 11 24610350, 24632991
Shri Shrikesh Lathkar ( IAS, AP…2011 )Private Secretaryps-hmca@gov.in+91 11 24610362, 24610350
Shri Murlidhar MoholMinister of Statemos.moca@gov.in+91 11 24603846, 24626001, 24627231
Shri Aditya Shirirsh JoshiAsst. Private Secretarymos.moca@gov.in+91 11 24626001, 24627231, 24603846
Shri Samir Kumar Sinha ( IAS, AM…1994 )Secretarysecy.moca@nic.in+91 11 24610368
Shri Puneet Kansal (IAS, SK..1996)Additional Secretaryas-moca@gov.in+91-11-24628012
Shri Amit RaySenior Eco. Advisorsradv-moca@gov.in+91 11 24629322
Shri Janak Kumar GargCC Railway Safetyccrsmoca@gov.in+91 11 24642824
Shri Padam Lal Negi (IDAS..1992)Joint Secretary and Financial Advisorfaoffice-moca@gov.in+91 11 24643246
Shri Asangba Chuba Ao ( IAS, BH…2003 )Joint Secretary (ACA)jsdt-moca@gov.in+91 11 24617692
Ms. Priyanka Das (lAS, MP..2009)Joint Secretary (SG)jsdg-moca@gov.in+91 11 24616303
Shri Madhu Sudana SankarJoint Secretary (MSS)madhu.sankar@gov.in+91 11 24610360

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Ministry of Civil Aviation?

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is the nodal ministry of the Government of India responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies related to civil aviation, air transport services, airports, and aviation infrastructure development.

What are the key functions of the Ministry of Civil Aviation?

The Ministry is responsible for:
Civil aviation policy formulation
Airport development and modernization
Air transport regulation and facilitation
Promotion of regional connectivity
Aviation safety and security coordination
Development of aviation infrastructure
Air passenger services and industry growth

Which organizations operate under the Ministry of Civil Aviation?

Major organizations under the Ministry include:
Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA)

What is the UDAN Scheme?

UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) is a regional connectivity scheme aimed at making air travel affordable and accessible by connecting underserved and unserved airports across India.

What is the role of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)?

DGCA is India’s aviation regulator responsible for:
Aircraft certification
Licensing of pilots and aviation personnel
Air safety oversight
Monitoring airline compliance with aviation regulations

What is the role of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)?

AAI develops, manages, and maintains civil aviation infrastructure, including airports, air navigation services, and air traffic management systems across India.

How can passengers file complaints against airlines?

Passengers can submit complaints through airline grievance portals, the AirSewa platform, or other designated aviation consumer grievance mechanisms.

What is AirSewa?

AirSewa is a government initiative that enables passengers to:
Lodge complaints
Track grievance status
Access airport and flight-related information
Obtain passenger service assistance

What documents are required for domestic air travel in India?

Passengers generally need:
A valid government-issued photo ID
A valid flight ticket or boarding pass
Any additional documents as prescribed by airlines or authorities

What documents are required for international travel?

International travelers typically require:
A valid passport
Appropriate visa (where applicable)
Airline ticket
Additional travel documents required by destination countries

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