The National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016 is a policy framework launched by the Government of India to promote the growth and development of the aviation sector in the country. The policy aims to make air travel more accessible, affordable, and convenient for the common man while promoting the growth of the aviation sector.
The policy outlines various measures and initiatives to achieve the following objectives:
- Regional connectivity: The policy aims to promote regional air connectivity by providing incentives to airlines to operate flights to remote and underserved airports under the UDAN scheme.
- Affordable air travel: The policy aims to make air travel more affordable for the common man by capping airfare at Rs. 2,500 for a one-hour flight for a fixed number of seats under the UDAN scheme.
- Infrastructure development: The policy focuses on developing airport infrastructure in the country, including the development of greenfield airports, expansion of existing airports, and improving the air traffic management system.
- Safety and security: The policy emphasizes the need for safety and security in the aviation sector and lays down guidelines and regulations for ensuring the same.
- Human resource development: The policy emphasizes the need for developing human resources in the aviation sector and provides guidelines for training and development of aviation professionals.
- Environment and sustainability: The policy emphasizes the need for environment-friendly and sustainable growth of the aviation sector and lays down guidelines for the same.
The policy also provides various incentives to airlines, such as exemption from various taxes and charges, to promote their growth and development in the country. It also provides guidelines for the development of cargo and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) facilities in the country.
Overall, the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016 is a significant policy initiative by the government to promote the growth and development of the aviation sector in the country while ensuring safety, security, and sustainability.
