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India has become the second country in the world to introduce the Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) for pilots, following approval from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launched the initiative on Wednesday, marking a major step towards modernising and enhancing the safety, security, and efficiency of the country’s civil aviation sector.
The EPL is a digital version of a personnel licence that will replace traditional physical licences for pilots. It will be securely accessible via the eGCA mobile application, ensuring a seamless and transparent process in line with the government's Digital India and Ease of Doing Business initiatives. The move follows ICAO’s Amendment 178 to Annex 1 – Personnel Licensing, which encourages member states to adopt electronic licences for improved security and efficiency. While several major aviation markets are still in the process of implementing similar systems, India has taken the lead in digital aviation solutions.
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