The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) completes 25 years on April 1, 2012 with the distinction of making India 100 percent compliant with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s Standards and Recommended Practices. ICAO has adjudged the Indian Civil Aviation Security System as meeting the highest international standards after its audit in 2011 under Universal Security Audit Programme which is conducted every 5 years. In its distinguished journey in last 25 years, the Bureau has carved a niche for itself in the area of aviation security, being one of the oldest aviation security regulators in the world.
The Aviation Security Training Centre at BCAS New Delhi has recently received accreditation from International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and has become the hub of aviation security training in South Asia, the first of its kind in SAARC countries. 22162 persons were imparted aviation security training in 2011.
The Bureau has sought to adopt new and cutting edge technology at all the airports to augment security and a stakeholder approach for making the security more robust. The Bureau conducted 177 audits and inspections of airports and airlines including foreign airports were carried out in 2011.
Earlier, the aviation security oversight functions were carried out by Directorate General of Civil Aviation through its cell, Directorate of Civil Aviation Security. With effect from April 1, 1987, this cell became a separate entity and transformed into Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, responsible for laying down the standards for aviation security measures and ensuring their compliance through regular inspections and security audits.
30/03/12 Press Information Bureau
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