Domestic Transport (DT) Division | Ministry of Civil Aviation

#	Field	Information
1	Name of the Division or Section	Domestic Transport (DT) Division
2	Overview and mandate	The Domestic Transport Division handles policy and administrative matters relating to regional air connectivity and domestic air transport. Its work includes the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN, scheduled and commuter air transport services, non-scheduled operator permit holders, connectivity in the North Eastern Region and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, helicopter operations, General Aviation, Pawan Hans Limited, HeliSewa, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services, Advance Air Mobility (e-VTOL) and foreign direct investment in airlines.
3	Scope of work and responsibilities	The Section deals with the following matters: Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN: Modified RCS-UDAN, administrative matters, references from States/Union Territories, seaplane operations, helicopter connectivity under RCS-UDAN, ARC 2-B, small airports and related airport-development matters, including reimbursement to AAI. Air Transport Services and Regional Connectivity: Scheduled Air Transport Services, Scheduled Commuter Air Transport Services, holders of Non-Scheduled Operator Permits (NSOPs), air connectivity in the North Eastern Region (NER) and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, matters concerning the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MoDONER), Alliance Air connectivity and Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) in the NER. Helicopter Sector and General Aviation: Pawan Hans Limited (PHL), Rohini Heliports Limited (RHL), General Aviation, helicopter policy and operations, HeliSewa Portal, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and Char Dham helicopter operations. Advance Air Mobility (AAM): Including electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (e-VTOL) aircraft. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Matters relating to FDI in airlines.
4	Acts, Rules and Regulations	UDAN Scheme: The applicable scheme document and guidelines governing the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN. The UDAN Scheme document is available on the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) website under “Publications”.
5	Services provided	The Section primarily performs policy, administrative, coordination and scheme-related functions. Matters may include RCS-UDAN and regional connectivity coordination; handling references from States/UTs and other Ministries; and coordination with relevant organisations on helicopter operations, General Aviation, HeliSewa, HEMS, PHL/RHL, e-VTOL and FDI in airlines.
6	Approvals and permissions	No Objection Certificate (NOC) to scheduled airlines for obtaining an Air Operator Permit (AOP): The Section processes/handles the matter of granting NOC, subject to the applicable procedure and competent authority. Security clearances for holders of Non-Scheduled Operator Permits (NSOPs): The Section conveys security-clearance outcomes to NSOP holders, based on the clearance received from the MHA.
7	How to access services or apply	e-Sahaj application: Applications for the relevant security-clearance process are submitted through the e-Sahaj portal, as applicable. Applicants should follow the portal instructions and requirements of the competent authority. The official portal link, eligibility, supporting documents, fee (if any), prescribed timeline and status-tracking instructions should be verified before publication.
8	Organisations and bodies handled	Relevant organisations/bodies include: Airports Authority of India (AAI): Matters relating to airport development, small airports and relevant regional connectivity/airport infrastructure matters. Pawan Hans Limited (PHL): Policy/administrative matters relating to the public sector helicopter operator. Alliance Air: Regional air connectivity matters. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MoDONER): Matters concerning air connectivity in the NER. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) & Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS): Regulatory/security matters within their respective mandates.
9	Contact details	Domestic Transport (DT) Division/Section, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) Email: dtsec.moca@nic.in Under Secretary: Jyoti Prakash Singh: +91 8318605532 Section Officers: Krishan Swami: 9887357333 Kanishka Kandwal: 9557075877
10	Section Officer details	Krishan Swami: 9887357333 Kanishka Kandwal: 9557075877
11	Supervisory officer details	NA
12	Useful links and documents	UDAN Scheme document: available on the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) website under “Publications”.
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