Bill passed in Lok Sabha for according statutory status to regulatory institutions

The Lok Sabha has passed a bill that will grant statutory status to regulatory institutions, including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020, provides statutory backing to the DGCA, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Overall, the bill seeks to improve India’s aviation safety ratings as per the International Civil Aviation Organization.