Directorate General of Civil Aviation

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is India's aviation regulator. It is responsible for the regulation of air transport services to/from/within India and for the enforcement of civil aviation regulations, air safety, and airworthiness standards. The DGCA is currently newsworthy due to its investigation into a recent plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra. This crash resulted in the death of Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, along with four other individuals. The plane, a private charter, crashed shortly after taking off from Mumbai. The DGCA's investigation will aim to determine the cause of the crash and whether any regulatory violations contributed to the incident. This event highlights the DGCA's crucial role in ensuring aviation safety and its responsibility in investigating accidents to prevent future occurrences.