CCT#
How safe is Indian Aviation
when compared to other countries? What is our track record in
India vis-à-vis the world in safety culture?
AKC# As per our
current statistics our accident rate matches with the worldwide record
which can give us some satisfaction. However, if we see our track record
of safety culture and analyze the trend, situation is far from
satisfactory. Our safety trend does not show improvement rather year
2011-2013 are going to be critical for Indian aviation safety unless we
really introduce safety culture right now.
CCT#
As Regulating Authority of
Indian Aviation what are the plans for small air strips private and
Government?
AKC# The small
strips in private and Government sectors are not a part of master plan
of aviation development at present. However policy on these is that if
any State Government or private person is ready to develop it we
encourage that one but they need to obtain licence from DGCA.
CCT#
What are
the plans for modernizing DGCA?
AKC# Government has
recently sanctioned more than 450 posts for DGCA. This will take care
of our future manpower requirements. DGCA is trying to establish a
training college for initial and recurrent training of our officers in
various fields. An ambitious programme for e-governess has been planned
and is likely to be implemented shortly at a cost of almost 300-400
crores rupees which will make all functions of DGCA on-line. Efforts
are also on to convert DGCA to Civil Aviation Authority.
CCT#
Your
most exciting and memorable moment in aviation?
AKC# There are so
many, difficult to pinpoint a single one.
CCT#
Your
favorite holiday destination and favorite dish.
AKC#
Favorite
Holiday destination is any hilly Resort and all Punjabi dishes are my
favorite.
CCT#
Little bit on your family?
AKC#
I have a
nuclear family consisting of self, wife and two daughters.
CCT#
Your message to Indian
Aviation an Air Traffic Controllers.
AKC#
Indian Aviation
is in financially down trend at the moment, which is a time considered
bad for the flight safety. A cautious approach is the need of the
hour. Air Traffic Controllers for this period should know their limits
and should refuse to stretch beyond that. It is my experience that when
things are stretched outside one’s capacity to accommodate, disaster is
eminent.
