Electronic Personnel License:
The Union Civil Aviation Minister launched Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots.
- Electronic Personnel License is a digital version of a personnel license that will replace traditional physical licenses for pilots.
- It will be securely accessible via the eGCA Mobile Application, ensuring a seamless and transparent process in alignment with the Government of India’s “Ease of Doing Business” and “Digital India” initiatives.
- The introduction of EPL follows International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Amendment 178 to Annex 1 – Personnel Licensing, which encourages Member States to adopt electronic licenses for improved security and efficiency.
- With this advancement, India becomes the second country globally to implement this advanced system, following approval from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
- It is implemented by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
- International Civil Aviation Organization is an intergovernmental specialized agency associated with the United Nations (UN).
- It was established in 1947 by the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1944) known as Chicago Convention.
