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Lok Sabha Question No. 3396 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Development of Darbhanga Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3396 (To be answered on the 20 th  March 2025)

## DEVELOPMENT OF DARBHANGA AIRPORT

## 3396. SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether there is any proposal to develop Darbhanga Airport as an
- international airport in Bihar and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  time  by  which  the  work of land acquisition for constructing an
- international airport at Darbhanga is likely to be completed;
- (c)  the  time  by  which  the  night  landing  facilities  would  be  available  at Darbhanga Airport; and
- (d) the details of the funds allocated for the same?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) to (d): The Darbhanga Airport belongs to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) maintains an interim Civil Enclave at this airport. Considering the growth of passenger traffic in the region, AAI has undertaken the development of a new Civil Enclave at Darbhanga Airport at a cost of Rs. 911.66 crore. For this purpose, the State Government of Bihar has handed over 52.65 acre land to AAI.

Being an IAF airport, the provision of Radio Navigational Aids (such as Instrument Landing System (ILS), Doppler Very High Frequency OmniDirectional Radio Range/ Distance Measuring Equipment (DVOR/DME), etc.), which may facilitate night landing operations at this Airport, falls under the purview of the IAF.

Declaration of an airport as an International Airport depends upon traffic potential, demand from airlines for the operation of international flights, and bilateral Air Services Agreement besides provision of Ground Lighting facilities, Instrument Landing System, runway length, Immigration, Health and Animal & Plant Quarantine services etc. Currently, no such proposal for declaration of Darbhanga Airport as an International Airport is under consideration in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3395 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Extension of Delhi Metro Yellow Line Corridor
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Yogender Chandolia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3395

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 20, 2025

## EXTENSION OF DELHI METRO YELLOW LINE CORRIDOR

## NO. 3395.  SHRI  YOGENDER CHANDOLIA:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  is  a  proposal  for  extension  of  Delhi  Metro  Yellow  line corridor from Samaypur Badli Metro Station to Narela;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of the proposal, including the estimated cost, timeline for  completion and the benefits expected to accrue to the residents of Narela and surrounding areas;
- (c) whether  the  Delhi  Metro  Rail  Corporation  (DMRC)  has  conducted  any feasibility study or survey for the proposed extension;
- (d) if so, the details of the study/survey, including the findings and recommendations; and
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government  to expedite the implementation of the proposed extension?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) to (e): 'Urban  planning'  is  a  State  subject.  Therefore,  the  respective  State Governments/UT Administrations are responsible for planning, initiating and  developing urban transport infrastructure including integration amongst various modes of public transport.

Central  Government  has  formulated  National  Urban  Transport  Policy (NUTP), 2006, Metro Rail Policy, 2017 and Transit Oriented Development Policy, 2017, which act as a guide to State Governments/UT Administrations for integrated planning and implementation of urban transport systems. Central  Government provides  financial  assistance  to  urban  rail  based  system  based  on feasibility  of  the  proposal  and  availability  of  resources,  as  and  when posed by the concerned State Governments/UT Administrations.

Further,  MoHUA  has  already  accorded  in-principle  approval  to  DMRC for  taking  up  preparation  of  DPR  for  extension  of  Yellow  Line  from Samaypur Badli to Sonipat via Nathupur.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3394 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Satellite based Highway Toll Collection System
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Sudheer Gupta, Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has decided to put on hold the rollout of its ambitious plan of a satellite-based highway toll collection system, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), also known as Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), an Indian alternative to the American Global Positioning System (GPS), that was proposed  to  ensure  non-stop  travel  on  the  National  Highways  and Expressways and to replace toll plazas, is fully operational, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be fully operational; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  identified  any  stretch  on  which  a barrier-free toll system will be implemented as a pilot programme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  The  Apex  Committee  and  High-Level  Empowered  Committee consisting of Experts from Industry and Academia, in view of  security

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3394

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  MARCH, 2025

## SATELLITE BASED HIGHWAY TOLL COLLECTION SYSTEM

3394. SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: SHRI CHAVAN RAVINDRA VASANTRAO: SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

and  privacy  considerations,  and  overall  operational  control,  have recommended further deliberations for the Satellite based Tolling. Series of meetings have been conducted by the Expert committee and as per deliberations, it  is  proposed  to  proceed  with  Corridor/Stretchbased  projects  for  ANPR  FASTag  System  (AFS)-based  Barrier  Less Free Flow tolling. (b) to (c) With the existing features of Navigation with Indian Constellation  (NavIC),  the  Satellite  based  Tolling  requires  additional Satellite Constellations to achieve desired level of positional accuracy as well as development of appropriate receivers for receiving satellite signals.  It  requires  further  deliberations  to  move  towards  Satellite based tolling. (d) Request for Proposal (RFP) to implement barrier-free tolling system on the fee plazas of 'Gharonda, Choryasi, Nemili, UER-II and Dwarka Expressway' has been invited/floated, with the possibility of implementing  it  on  other  fee  plazas  in  a  phased  manner  depending upon  the  outcomes  and  efficacy  of  the  implementation  on  these projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3389 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Rehabilitation of Families in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3389

To Be Answered On- 20/03/2025

## REHABILITATION OF FAMILIES IN DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI

†3389. Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  tribal  families  residing  in  the  Madhuban  Dam  region  of  Dadra  and  Nagar Haveli were displaced due to the expansion work of the said dam;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of such displaced families and the total number of respective members in these families;
- (c) whether all these families have been successfully rehabilitated and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details of new locations of these families along with the facilities provided to them by the Government;
- (e) the details of the families yet to be rehabilitated;
- (f) whether any financial assistance has been provided by the Union  Territory administration to such families and if so, the details thereof; and
- (g) if not, the reasons for the delay in their rehabilitation along with the time by which such families are likely to be rehabilitated?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGA DAS UIKEY)

- (a) to (g) : Land and its management fall under the exclusive legislative and administrative jurisdiction of States as provided under the Constitution of India [Seventh Schedule - List ii  (State  List)  -  Entry  No.  (18)].  Land  acquisition,  rehabilitation  and  resettlement  are carried out by the  respective State Governments / Union Territory Administration.

The information related to displacement of tribal families due to  expansion work of the Madhuban Dam in Dadra and Nagar Haveli is not maintained centrally by Ministry of Tribal Affairs.  Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Union Territory has informed this Ministry that the matter of land acquisition, rehabilitation and compensation in respect of the families residing in the Madhuban Dam region of Dadra & Nagar Haveli who were displaced due to the expansion work of the Madhuban Dam is the matter  of  the  year  1978-1980.  The  verification  of  record  pertaining  to  this  project  is undertaken  by  the  Land  Acquisition  Department  of  Dadra  &  Nagar  Haveli  and  that Department requires a minimum ten days for replying on the specific points raised in the question.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3384 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Development of Tribal Museums
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3384

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF TRIBAL MUSEUMS

3384. SHRI SUKANTA KUMAR PANIGRAHI:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of district-level tribal museums is currently operational in Odisha, district-wise;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  funds  allocated  and  disbursed  for  these  museums  during  the  last  five  years, district-wise;
- (c)  whether  the  State  Government  is  collaborating  with  the  Ministry  for  the  establishment  and management of these museums and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government proposes to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)-based  tools  for  digitalization,  interactive  exhibits  and  enhanced  visitor  experiences  in  these museums and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

- (a)  &  (b): As  informed  by  State  Government  of  Odisha,  no  district-level  tribal  museum  is  currently operational  in  Odisha  so  no  funds  have  been  allocated  and  disbursed.  However,  the  allocation  of  funds  for Odisha State Tribal Museum is as under:
- (c)  &  (d):          Odisha  State  Tribal  Museum  (OSTM) is functioning in collaboration with Ministry  of Tribal affairs (MoTA) under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'Support to Tribal Research Institute'. Further, Odisha State Tribal Museum (OSTM) has taken steps for interactive exhibits and enhanced visitor experiences like Visual Reality (VR) Display, Projection Mapping, Digital Boards, talking artefacts etc.

| Year    | Amount allocated (in Rs.)   |
|---------|-----------------------------|
| 2019-20 | 3,67,25000                  |
| 2020-21 | 1,65,00000                  |
| 2021-22 | 1,81,50000                  |
| 2022-23 | 3,49,65000                  |
| 2023-24 | 2,19,61500                  |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3382 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Established of SMEs by Private Sector Entities
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3382 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2025

## ESTABLISHED OF SMEs BY PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES

## 3382. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether some private sector entities have submitted their proposals to the Government for establishing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is considering to accept such proposals;
- (c) if so, the types of such industrial units proposed to be set up; and
- (d) the details being collected in this regard, district-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) to (d): The MSME sector consists of private enterprises and investments in this sector are made by the entrepreneurs themselves. Promotion and development of industries is a State subject. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State/UT Governments through various schemes, programmes and policy initiatives for overall development and promotion of MSMEs across  the  country,  including  the  State  of  Uttar  Pradesh.  These  initiatives  inter  alia include  launch of Udyam  Registration  Portal,  Udyam  Assist  Platform,  Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme, Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises, Micro  and  Small  Enterprises-  Cluster  Development  Programme,  Raising  and  Accelerating MSME  Performance,  Self  Reliant  India  Fund,  PM  Vishwakarma  and  MSME  Champions Scheme, etc. Further, under the Tool Rooms & Technical Institutions, the Ministry of MSME has set  up  18  Tool  Rooms  &  Technical  Institutions  known  as  Technology  Centres  to  support MSMEs with the relevant technologies. Benefits under these schemes are available to all eligible MSMEs throughout the country, subject to meeting the guidelines and the eligibility criteria.

65,50,130 MSMEs have been registered in Uttar Pradesh on URP since inception on 0107-2020 till 17-03-2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3378 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Six-Lane Elevated Corridor along Aroor-Edappally Bypass
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3378

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  MARCH, 2025

## SIX-LANE ELEVATED CORRIDOR ALONG AROOR-EDAPPALLY BYPASS

3378.   SHRI HIBI EDEN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  proposed  six-lane  elevated  highway  along  the  AroorEdappally bypass has been included in the National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) priority infrastructure development agenda, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the alignment study report for the project has been finalized, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the process of preparing  the  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR) can be expedited once the alignment is approved, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether any alternative solutions have been considered by NHAI to address  the  growing  traffic  congestion  if  this  project  is  delayed  or  not approved, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether there is a tentative timeline for the approval, DPR preparation and execution of the project to ensure its timely completion, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (e)    The Government sanctions and approves proposals of ring roads, bypasses  &  elevated  corridors  for  development  in  major  cities/  urban centers  and  State  capitals  in  consultation  with  State  Governments  to decongest traffic and alleviate choke points on National Highways. As far as the proposed stretch is concerned, the work for preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR), including alignment study has been awarded. Decision  will  be  taken  based  on  outcome  of  DPR,  traffic  density,  speed drop, number of road entering/exiting the city, condition of roads, inter-se priority and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3374 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: GPS Interference and Low Navigation Accuracy
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Thiru Dr. S Jagathratchakan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION Lok Sabha

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3374

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  20th March 2025 )

GPS INTERFERENCE AND LOW NAVIGATION ACCURACY 3374.    SHRI S JAGATHRATCHAKAN Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is aware of reports by OPSGROUP and GPSjam  portal/website  highlighting  India ' s  borders  with  Pakistan and  Myanmar  as  among  the  top  five  global  regions  for  GPS interference, including spoofing and low navigation accuracy and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of incidents of GPS interference affecting passenger aircraft in Indian airspace, particularly near border regions, reported during the last three years;
- (c) the measures being taken to address the security risks posed by such  interference,  including  the  implementation  of  advanced  antijamming and anti-spoofing technologies;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  is  coordinating  with  international aviation  safety  agencies  to  address  GPS  interference  and  ensure flight safety and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the corrective steps being taken by the Government to protect passenger and cargo aircraft operating near sensitive border regions from navigation disruptions?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL  AVIATION (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a)  to  (e):  Several  airlines  have  reported  that  aircraft  operating  in and around Amritsar have experienced GPS/GNSS interference. ; ; In  accordance  with  DGCA  circular  ANSS  AC  01  of  2023  dated 24.11.2023 on "GNSS interference in Airspace", the GPS interference/spoofing incidents are reported w.e.f. Nov 2023. Around 465  incidents  in  the  border  region  between  November  2023  and February  2025  have  been  reported,  mostly  in  Amritsar/Jammu region. ; In  places  where  there  are  consistent  reports  of  GPS  interference, Notice to Airman (NOTAM) is issued to the aviators.; ; Further, Various SOPs are issued by respective airlines to deal with incidents of GPS/Spoofing interference. ; ; The  best  practices  of  International  Civil  Aviation  Organisation (ICAO) and European Union Safety Agency  (EASA) are being promulgated as DGCA circular/guidelines to the industry. ; ; Additionally,  in  accordance  with  the  global  best  practices,  the ground-based  navigation  infrastructure  is  retained so that the aviators can resume normal navigation, in case of experiencing GPS interference.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3372 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Ring Road Projects in Warangal
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Kadiyam Kavya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3372

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  MARCH, 2025

## RING ROAD PROJECTS IN WARANGAL

3372.   DR. KADIYAM KAVYA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of the outer ring road project in Warangal city, which is expected to divert highway traffic and reduce travel time and the timeline for its completion;
- (b) whether the Government has approved the proposed bypass road project for Warangal city and if so, the details of the project including its estimated cost and completion timeline;
- (c) the  status  of  the  inner  ring  road  project  in  Warangal  city  for which Eighty crore rupees had been allocated and the timeline for its completion; and
- (d) the  measures  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  that these  road  projects  are  completed  in  a  timely  manner  and  meet  the growing traffic needs of Warangal city?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  and  (b) No  such  proposal  for  the  development  of  the  Outer  Ring Road  project  of  Warangal  City  is  under  consideration.   However,  as part  of  four  laning  of  NH-163  from  Yadgiri  to  Warangal  section,  a

bypass  on  the  Northern  side  of  Warangal  city  was  constructed   and opened to traffic on 01.10.2020. (c) and (d)  The project of the inner ring road of Warangal City is with Kakatiya Urban Development Authority (KUDA), Government of Telangana which falls under the purview of the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3369 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Electronic Personnel License
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## Lok Sabha

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3369 ( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  20th March 2025 )

## ELECTRONIC PERSONNEL LICENSE

3369.    DR. RAJKUMAR SANGWAN Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has recently introduced the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including its objectives, implementation status and benefits;
- (c) the names of other countries that have already adopted the EPL system for their pilots;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to extend this digital system to other aviation professionals, such as Air Traffic Control personnel and engineers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  other  measures  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to modernize and enhance the security, safety and efficiency of civil aviation in the country?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL  AVIATION (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a)  &  (b):  The  first  phase  of  Electronic  Personnel  Licensing  (EPL) implementation for flight crew commenced on February 20th, 2025 in  accordance  with  the  178th  Amendment  to  International  Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex I. ;

EPL has been introduced with the objective to enhance the safety, security & efficiency of the civil aviation licensing system. An EPL system should be globally interoperable and trustworthy, as it will interconnect different Issuing Authorities.; ; The EPL implementation offers certain advantages such as-

(i) Seamless, Efficient, and Globally accepted Flight Crew Licensing Framework; (ii) Real Time Updates (iii) Environmental and Cost Benefits (iv) Empowering Indian Pilots Globally with Streamlined Verification (v) Anywhere, Anytime Access to Pilot License through mobile hand held devices via eGCA mobile application; ; (c): As per ICAO, China has adopted the EPL system for their Pilots.; ; (d): For Air Traffic Controller, Electronic Personal License (EPL) has already been implemented for ATC Personnel since Oct 2024 and for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs), Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) currently issues the QR based AME licence in smart card format. DGCA is in the process of replacing existing smart card licence for AMEs with Electronic Personnel Licence in future. ; ; (e): Various measures are being taken on a regular basis including systematic safety oversight process for monitoring the compliance of Rules and Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR), follow up on finding of audits, surveillance and spot checks with the concerned operator for  compliance with adequate regulatory support, dissemination of safety related information and implementation of various recommendations  emanating  from  accident/incident  investigation reports.; ; In case of violations/ non-compliance to regulations detected during audit/surveillance, enforcement action including financial penalty is imposed by DGCA.

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