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Lok Sabha Question No. 6367 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Routes under UDAN Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 6367

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2nd April 2026 )

## ROUTES UNDER UDAN SCHEME

## 6367.    SHRI BHUMARE SANDIPANRAO ASARAM Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether all the routes approved under the UDAN scheme have been operationalised so far in various States including Maharashtra;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  number  of  such  routes  on  which  flights  have actually been operated from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport in Maharashtra;
- (c) the major constraints being faced in operationalisation of the remaining routes which are yet to become functional; and
- (d)  the  number  of  such  routes  in  Maharashtra  that  have  faced  difficulties  in  becoming operational along with the number of routes still pending?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Under the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN), a total  of  663  routes,  including  111  RCS  routes  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra,  have  been operationalised across the country.

- (b):  No  RCS  routes  have  been  operationalised  connecting  Chhatrapati  Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Airport till date.
- (c) & (d): A total of 18 RCS routes in Maharashtra are yet to commence operations. Out of these, 2 routes connecting Ratnagiri Airport are expected to commence upon readiness of the airport. The remaining 16 routes are likely to commence upon availability of aircraft with the respective airline operators.

Non-operationalisation or delay in operationalisation of certain RCS routes is primarily due to  factors  such  as  non-readiness  of  airport  infrastructure,  delay  in  obtaining  requisite regulatory approvals, poor visibility conditions, daytime runway restrictions at Visual Flight Rules  (VFR)-only  airports,  shortage  of  aircraft,  leasing-related  issues,  and  operational  and commercial considerations of airlines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6362 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: New Policy to Promote Food Processing Sector
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Dr. M P Abdussamad Samadani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6362

ANSWERED ON 02 ND  APRIL, 2026

## NEW POLICY TO PROMOTE FOOD PROCESSING SECTOR

## 6362.   DR. M P ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any new policy to promote the food processing sector in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the  steps  taken  to  reduce  post-harvest  losses  of  agricultural  produce  through  food processing initiatives?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)

(a) & (b): In order to promote and facilitate overall development of food processing sector, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing setting up/expansion of related infrastructure through its two Central Sector Schemes namely Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry  (PLISFPI).  Further,  a  Centrally  sponsored  PM  Formalization  of  Micro  Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme is also being implemented by MoFPI. All these three schemes are demand driven and are implemented across the country.

Under PMKSY, financial assistance is provided to entrepreneurs for setting up of food processing industries. The scheme is operational for a period upto 2025-26 with total outlay of Rs 6520 Crore for 15 th Finance Commission Cycle. MoFPI has approved 1607 projects across the country till 31.12.2025 under this scheme.

PLISFPI  is,  inter  alia,  intended  to  support  creation  of  global  food  manufacturing champions and support Indian brands of food products in international market. The Scheme is operational for a period from 2021-22 to 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs. 10,900 crores. MoFPI has approved 170 proposals across the country till 31.12.2025 under this scheme.

Under PMFME scheme, financial, technical and business support is provided for setting up / upgradation of micro food processing enterprises. The scheme is operational for a period of upto 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs.10,000 Crore. 1,72,707 micro food processing enterprises have been approved for assistance across the country till 31.12.2025 under this scheme.

Schemes implemented by MoFPI aim towards creation of modern infrastructure with efficient  supply  chain  management  from  farm  gate  to  retail  outlet  which  includes  storage, transportation, value addition etc., thereby help in providing better returns to farmers, reducing wastage of agricultural produce, reduction in post-harvest losses, enhancing productivity and increasing the processing level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6361 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Revival of Legacy Industrial Clusters
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6361 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026

## REVIVAL OF LEGACY INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS

## 6361. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

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

- (a) the selection criteria and timeline set for revival of 200 legacy industrial clusters announced in Budget 2026-27 and whether the list of clusters is proposed to be placed in the public domain and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  convergence  has  been  planned  with existing schemes  (CFCs,  skilling, credit guarantee, export promotion) to prevent fragmented implementation and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  fixed  cluster-level  targets  (employment,  productivity,  export output), and whether third-party evaluation would be conducted with cluster-wise outcome disclosure and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): The revival of 200 legacy industrial clusters announced in Budget 2026-27 is aimed to improve their cost competitiveness and efficiency through infrastructure and technology upgradation.

The rejuvenation and revival of 200 legacy industrial clusters is being driven by the Ministry of Finance in coordination with other central ministries and the National Industrial Corridor Development  Corporation  (NICDC),  Department  for  Promotion  of  Industry  and  Internal  Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry as per Union Budget 2026-27announcement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6360 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Utilisation of Funds under Industrial Housing Scheme
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Mr Pathan Yusuf

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6360

## TO BE ANSWERED ON APRIL 02, 2026 UTILISATION OF FUNDS UNDER INDUSTRIAL HOUSING SCHEME

NO. 6360.    MR PATHAN YUSUF:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the ninety-six per cent underutilisation  of  the  funds  allocated  under  the  Scheme  for  Industrial Housing and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (b) the details of the funds allocated and utilised under the said scheme since its inception, year-wise; and
- (c) the details of the number of beneficiaries under the said scheme, Statewise?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) to (c): In the Union Budget 2025-26, the Government announced a scheme for Industrial Housing with an outlay of ₹2,500 crore aimed at promoting affordable  rental  housing  for  industrial  workers  in  proximity  to  major manufacturing and industrial hubs.

Pursuant to this announcement, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has conceptualised a scheme to facilitate the development of dormitory-type  rental  accommodation  near  industrial  zones,  with  the objective  of  providing  safe,  hygienic  and  affordable  living  spaces  for workers close to their places of employment. Preliminary consultation with stakeholders has been done. The scheme has not yet been approved so expenditure is nil.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6356 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Employees Working in NHPC
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Abdul Rashid Sheikh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6356 ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026

## EMPLOYEES WORKING IN NHPC

6356. SHRI ABDUL RASHID SHEIKH:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of employees working in National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited in the country as on date;
- (b) the  total  number  of  contractual  (seasonal/casual)  workers  working  in  various projects of NHPC Limited in UT of Jammu and Kashmir as on date; and
- (c) the  measures  taken  to  regularise  their  emoluments  and  provide  them  better incentives?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) : The total number of regular employees working in NHPC Limited as on 1 st  March 2026, is 4,590.

(b) & (c): The contract workers are engaged by various contractors against the contracts awarded by NHPC Limited and its Joint Ventures (JVs) for execution of project related works. As on date, around 13,800 workers have been engaged by various contractors at various project locations of NHPC and its JVs in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

NHPC  Limited  stipulates,  through  contractual  provisions,  that  the wages  paid  to  workers  engaged  by/through  contractors,  are  higher  than  the minimum  wages  notified  by  the  appropriate  authority.  The  wage  structure includes statutory and welfare benefits such as EPF, ESI, bonus and gratuity. The wage  structure  also  covers  social  security  schemes  such  as  Pradhan  Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), as well as Mediclaim benefits. In addition, the contract workers are entitled to leave with wages, national holidays and provisions for conveyance, uniforms, and liveries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6354 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: MSMEs Schemes in Telangana
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Smt. D K Aruna

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6354 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026

## MSMEs SCHEMES IN TELANGANA

## 6354. SMT. D K ARUNA:

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

(a) the  details  of  applications  applied  for  assistance  under  Credit  Guarantee  Fund  Trust  for Micro  and  Small  Enterprises  (CGTMSE),  PM  MUDRA  Yojana  and  Mutual  Credit  Guarantee Scheme in Telangana; and

- (b) the status of such applications, scheme-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b): A  total  of  3.87  lakh  credit  guarantees  amounting  to  ₹45,935  crore  have  been extended  to  Micro  and  Small  Enterprises  in  Telangana  by  the  Credit  Guarantee  Fund  Trust  for Micro and Small Enterprises  as on 28.02.2026 since its inception in 2000.

As informed by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), a total of 88.32 lakh loans, amounting  to  ₹0.92  lakh  crore,  have  been  extended  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Mudra  Yojana  in Telangana as on 27.02.2026 since its inception in April, 2015.

Further,  as  informed  by  Department  of  Financial  Services,  though  the  Mutual  Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is a demand driven pan India scheme, however, no guarantees have been availed in Telangana under the same.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6351 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Sewerage Infrastructure Projects in Varanasi
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. June Maliah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6351

ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026

## SEWERAGE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN VARANASI

6351. Smt. JUNE MALIAH: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: the  number  of  sewerage  infrastructure  projects  sanctioned  and  completed  in  Varanasi,  Uttar  Pradesh since 2014 till date, year-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

(SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY)

Under the Namami Gange Programme, since 2014 till date, a total of 4 sewerage infrastructure projects have been sanctioned in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Out of these, 2 projects have been completed. The year-wise details of sewerage infrastructure projects are as under;

| SR No.   | Date of Sanction   | Name of works                                                                  |   STP Capacity (MLD) | Status          |
|----------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|-----------------|
| 1        | 02.03.2017         | Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) for Assi-BHU Sewerage District at Ramana (HAM)  |                   50 | Completed       |
| 2        | 28.07.2017         | Interception, diversion of Drains& Sewage Treatment works at Ramnagar          |                   10 | Completed       |
| 3        | 19.10.2022         | Interception &Diversion and STP Works for Assi-BHU Area (Phase II), Varanasi   |                   55 | Under Trial Run |
| 4        | 06.03.2025         | Interception &Diversion and 60 MLD STP works for Durga Drain at Varanasi (HAM) |                   60 | Work Awarded    |
| Total    | Total              | Total                                                                          |                  175 |                 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 6350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Development of New Airports in Bihar
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 6350

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2nd April 2026 )

## DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AIRPORTS IN BIHAR

## 6350.    SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Bihar for the development of new airports in the State;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the names and locations of the proposed airports;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any feasibility studies/surveys in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the present status of each proposal; and
- (e)  whether the Government proposes to approve and allocate funds for these new airports under the UDAN scheme or any other scheme and if so, the details thereof and the expected timeline for commencement and completion of the said projects?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d): As per Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008, if any airport developer including the State Government desires to develop an airport, they are required to identify a suitable site  and  get  the  Pre-feasibility  Study  conducted  for  construction  of  airport  and  submit  a proposal to Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) for 'Site Clearance' followed by 'In-Principle' approval.;
- ; at  Rajgir,  Sonpur  and  Sultanganj (Bhagalpur) for development of Greenfield Airports. Pre-feasibility study of these identified

Government  of  Bihar  (GoB)  identified  three  sites sites were carried out. ;

;

- Subsequently, GoB submitted three separate proposals for these sites seeking 'Site Clearance' approval. The proposal was returned with certain observations for Rajgir site, whereas 'Site Clearance'  has been granted for development of a greenfield airport at Sonpur. The proposal in respect of Bhagalpur  site is under consideration of  MoCA  in  consultation with stakeholders concerned.;
- (e):  As  per  GFA  Policy,  the  responsibility  for  implementation  of  the  Greenfield  airport projects including funding, land acquisition, R&R, obtaining mandatory clearances etc. lies with the Project Proponent i.e. GoB, in this case. The timeline for completion of an airport project  depends  upon  many  factors  such  as  land  acquisition,  availability  of  mandatory clearances, financial closure etc.;

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6348 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: ODF Status in SC/ST Majority Villages
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. Rachna Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6348

## ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026

## ODF STATUS IN SC/ST MAJORITY VILLAGES

6348.  SMT. RACHNA BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Ministry  maintains  data  on the  number  of  villages  with  Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) majority population that have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF), if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(b) whether it is a fact that the Manipur has less than three per cent ODF plus villages, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI V. SOMANNA)

(a) Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation does not maintain data on the number of villages with SC/ST majority population that have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF). (b) No Sir. Under Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen [SBM(G)] Phase-II, as per data recorded by the State on the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) of SBM(G), out of identified 2,567 villages, 78 villages (3.03%) have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus in the State of Manipur, as on 30.03.2026. Further, 26 villages have been declared as ODF

Plus (Model) in the State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Digitalisation and Transformation of Petroleum Retail Outlets
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6347 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 ND  APRIL, 2026

## DIGITALISATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF PETROLEUM RETAIL OUTLETS

†6347. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  extent  to  which  digital  empowerment  of  petroleum  retail  outlets  including  adoption  of digital  payment  systems  has  contributed  to  enhancing  consumer  convenience  and  improving operational efficiency in the petroleum marketing sector;
- (b) whether  the  deployment  of  mobile  fuel  delivery  infrastructure  including  fuel  bowsers  has resulted  in  any  measurable  improvement  in  last-mile  fuel  availability  in  remote,  rural  and underserved areas and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  prepared  any  roadmap  to  transform  petroleum  retail  outlets into integrated energy service centres and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢालय मᱶ रा᭔यमंᮢी ( ᮰ी सुरेश गोपी ) MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

(a) to (c): Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have a network of 92343 Retail Outlets (ROs)  across  the  country  including  urban,  semi-urban  &  rural  areas,  out  of  which  92195  ROs  are enabled with digital payment solutions, as on 01.03.2026. These include UPI, Credit and Debit Cards and  Loyalty  programs,  which  ensure  convenient  cashless  transactions  for  customers  across  the country.

As on 01.03.2026, Public Sector OMCs have 3283 nos. of Mobile Fuel Delivery vehicles across the country including the remote, rural and underserved areas. These vehicles have enabled to bridge the supply-demand gap in High Speed Diesel (HSD), especially for industries and remote users who lack storage facilities, while supporting ease of doing business and expanding access.

As on 01.03.2026, Public Sector OMCs have 1488 Energy Stations across the country. These Energy Stations  serve  as  fuel  retail  hub  offering  an  array  of  energy  options  for  mobility,  which  not  only include  traditional  fuels  but  also  a  bouquet  of  alternative  energy  sources.  They  serve  conventional fuels  (Petrol  and  Diesel)  &  green  fuels  [Biofuels,  Compressed  Natural  Gas  (CNG)  and  Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) where feasible] and also have Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6346 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Staff Shortage in Aviation Safety Regulatory Bodies
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Gaurav Gogoi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 6346

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2nd April 2026 )

## STAFF SHORTAGE IN AVIATION SAFETY REGULATORY BODIES

## 6346.    SHRI GAURAV GOGOI Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the shortage of manpower in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and  the  Bureau  of  Civil  Aviation  Security  (BCAS)  is  affecting  the  timely  completion  of safety audits, licensing, surveillance, and enforcement functions, including compliance with ICAO  and  other  international  aviation  safety  standards  and  if  so,  the  reaction  of  the Government thereto;

(b) the number of airline, airport, and aviation safety audits and inspections that were either delayed or not conducted during the last three years due to staff inadequacies; and

(c) whether the Government has prepared a time-bound action plan to fill vacant positions, modernize  recruitment  practices,  and  strengthen  institutional  capacity  in  both  DGCA  and BCAS and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  and  (b)  The  shortfall  in  manpower  requirements  has  not  impacted  the  safety  audit, inspections  and  surveillance  plans  which  are  undertaken  regularly  as  a  part  of  Annual Surveillance Plan and is published on website of DGCA.;

;

(c)  426  technical  posts  have  been  created  during  the  period  2022  to  2024  as  part  of  the restructuring of DGCA, keeping in view, inter-alia, the current & futuristic expansion of the sector  and  enhanced  role  of  DGCA  as  a  safety  regulator.  Further,  as  part  of  recruitment exercise,  167  candidates  have  already  been  selected/recommended,  out  of  which  offer  of appointments have also been issued to 106 candidates. Further, 42 candidates have also been requested  from  the  reserve  panel  with  the  recruiting  agency.  Additionally,  recruitment proposals for 82 posts has been sent to UPSC.;;

;

The recruitment process of filling these positions involve multiple stages and all methods of recruitment  are  vigorously  pursued.  To  meet  requirements  in  the  interregnum  due  to vacancies  arising  from  reasons  like  inadequate  response  to  advertisements,  non-joining  of selected candidates, insufficient response to deputation posts and others, efforts are made to recruit persons through short terms contractual hiring.

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