Digital DGCA: Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launches eGCA governance platform

NEW DELHI: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday launched eGCA — the e-governance platform of India's Civil Aviation Regulator.

Speaking on the occasion, Scindia said the project has been aimed at automation of the processes and functions of DGCA, with 99 services covering about 70 per cent of the DGCA work being implemented in the initial phases. Besides another 198 services will be covered under the programme in other phases.

He said that this 'single window platform' will bring in monumental change eliminating operational inefficiencies, minimising personal interaction, improving regulatory reporting, enhancing transparency and increasing productivity.

The Minister said there will be a review to understand how the customers have benefited from this transformation, and "what more needs to be done".

"The project will provide a strong base for IT infrastructure and service delivery framework. The e-platform provides an end-to-end solution including various software applications, connectivity with all the regional offices, a 'portal' for dissemination of information and for providing online and speedy service delivery in a secure environment," the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement.

"The project would enhance the efficiency of the various services provided by the DGCA and would ensure transparency and accountability in all DGCA functions. The project has been implemented with TCS as service provider and PWC as project management consultant."

According to the Ministry, services provided to various DGCA stakeholders such as 'Pilots, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Air Traffic Controllers, Air Operators, Airport Operators, Flying Training Organisations, Maintenance and Design Organisations' amongst others are now available on the eGCA online. (IANS)

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