The Domestic Transport Division handles matters relating to the UDAN Scheme, regional air connectivity, seaplane and helicopter connectivity, small airports and reimbursement to the Airports Authority of India for airport development. Its responsibilities include scheduled air transport services, scheduled commuter services, non-scheduled operators, general aviation and connectivity in the North Eastern Region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The ER Division handles policy coordination and facilitation for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), aircraft and component manufacturing, aircraft financing and leasing, and aviation taxation. It promotes domestic manufacturing, including seaplanes and regional transport aircraft, facilitates aircraft leasing and financing at GIFT IFSC, and works towards greater participation of Indian banks in aircraft financing.
The Railway Safety Division serves as the Ministry’s administrative Divisions for the Commission of Railway Safety and as the Commission’s headquarters office in the Office of the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety. It handles appointments and promotions of Group A officers, parliamentary matters, inter-ministerial coordination and policy matters concerning the Commission.
The Rajbhasha Division coordinates and monitors implementation of the Government’s Official Language Policy in the Ministry and its subordinate offices. It translates official documents between Hindi and English, supports bilingual website content, ensures timely translation of parliamentary questions and submits quarterly Hindi progress reports.
The SDIT Division handles training, skill development, drones, digital governance and air sports. It deals with administrative, financial and policy matters relating to the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi and Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, policies for Flying Training Organisations, and implementation of Mission Karmayogi.
The Vigilance Division handles vigilance matters concerning officers and staff of the Ministry and specified personnel in its attached offices. It monitors vigilance work in public sector undertakings and their subsidiaries and handles disciplinary cases involving their Board-level officers.
The Airport Development Division handles policies and proposals relating to greenfield airports, including site clearance, in-principle approval and consideration by the Steering Committee. It deals with airport development through public-private partnerships, leasing of Airports Authority of India airports, land matters, and foreign investment.
The Administration Division handles personnel and establishment matters for the Ministry and specified matters relating to its attached offices. Its responsibilities include cadre administration, creation of posts, recruitment rules, service records, compassionate appointments, pension and retirement cases.
The Cash Division handles budget preparation, expenditure accounting and the drawal and disbursement of salaries and other payments. It processes travel, leave travel concession and medical claims; maintains provident fund and group insurance accounts; manages recoveries of advances; and handles tax deductions and statutory returns.
The General Division manages the Ministry’s office facilities, procurement and logistical requirements, including stationery, furniture, IT equipment, telecommunications and maintenance services. It handles office space and general pool residential accommodation, stock verification and disposal of unserviceable items.
The Agreement Division handles bilateral air services agreements, negotiations, traffic rights, airline designation and coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs. It deals with international civil aviation organisations, India’s representation at ICAO, participation in international meetings and relevant foreign training.
The AI Division handles policy, administrative and financial matters relating to AI Assets Holding Limited (AIAHL) and its subsidiaries—AI Airport Services Limited, Alliance Air Aviation Limited, AI Engineering Services Limited and Hotel Corporation of India Limited. It processes appointments of CMD, AIAHL, Board-level Members and CEOs of subsidiaries of AIAHL.
The Aviation Security Division handles aviation security policy, legislation and Ministry-level matters relating to the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. It coordinates with security agencies, State Governments and airport operators on security arrangements, contingency planning, personnel deployment and access control.
The Air Cargo Division handles air cargo policy, infrastructure development, the Customs Cost Recovery Charges reimbursement scheme for Tier-II and Tier-III airports, Air Freight Station policy and Logistics and Trade Facilitation Coordination.
The C&W Division coordinates the Ministry’s Annual Report, achievement documents, Cabinet Secretary correspondence, inter-ministerial references involving multiple divisions and government campaigns. It monitors designated government portals and handles women’s welfare, staff welfare and senior citizen welfare instructions.
The AAI Division primarily deals with matters relating to airport infrastructure development, particularly brownfield airport development, air navigation services and other administrative matters pertaining to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The Division provides necessary policy support, coordination and assistance to AAI in discharge of its functions as an airport developer and operator, as well as an Air Navigation Service Provider.
The IFD Division is responsible for examining and processing all financial proposals relating to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Main Secretariat), its Attached and Subordinate Offices, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and Autonomous Bodies. Its mandate includes financial appraisal, budget management, expenditure control, financial planning, and coordination of audit and parliamentary matters.
The DG Division handles administrative and financial matters relating to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). It also deals with aviation safety policy, legislative and regulatory matters, aircraft accident and incident investigation, Passenger Charter and operational matters relating to airlines.
