In response to Unstarred Question No. 962, regarding the usage of Electronic Personnel Licenses (EPL), addressed to the Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Basavaraj Bommai, the following points are addressed by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Shri Murlidhar Mohol.
The Electronic Personnel License (EPL) has been issued in conformance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regulations as stipulated in ICAO Annex 1 on Personnel Licensing and Doc 9379 - Manual of Procedures for Establishment and Management of a State's Personnel Licensing System. Launched on 20th February 2025 with ICAO approval, the EPL is accessible exclusively through the eGCA mobile app.
Stakeholder consultation involved a public notice issued on 5th September 2024, containing the draft Plan for phased implementation. Feedback was solicited from stakeholders, and all received suggestions and comments have been addressed.
Key Entities Referenced
Electronic Personnel License (EPL): Digital pilot license implemented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Ministry of Civil Aviation: The ministry responsible for the implementation of the Electronic Personnel License.
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO): International body whose regulations on personnel licensing are followed.
ICAO Annex 1 on Personnel Licensing: ICAO document stipulating standards for personnel licensing referenced in the EPL issuance.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 962
( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 5th February 2026 )
USAGE OF ELECTRONIC PERSONNEL LICENSE
962. SHRI BASAVARAJ BOMMAI
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION
be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has conducted any assessment on the transition from
physical pilot licences to Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) and if so, the details
thereof;
(b) the specific measures taken to ensure the security and authenticity of digital pilot
licences and to prevent potential misuse or fraud;
(c) whether the Government has received any feedback from airlines, pilot
associations or international regulatory bodies regarding the implementation of EPL;
and
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the actions taken so far in this regard?
ANSWER
Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)
(a) & (b): Yes, the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) has been issued in
conformance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regulations
as stipulated in ICAO Annex 1 on Personnel Licensing and Doc 9379 - Manual of
Procedures for Establishment and Management of a State's Personnel Licensing
System. The EPL has been launched on 20th February 2025 with the approval of
ICAO. The EPL has been made available on eGCA mobile app only.
(c) & (d): As part of stakeholder consultation, a public notice along with the draft Plan
for phased implementation was issued on 5th September 2024. Comments from
stakeholders were invited. The suggestions and comments received thereafter had
been addressed.
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