e-BCAS project

In news–The Minister of Civil Aviation has said that in order to facilitate e-governance and automation of internal processes the ministry is mulling over the implementation of the e-BCAS project.

What is the e-BCAS project?

The ‘e-BCAS’ project envisaged to achieve a “paperless office” under e-Governance for automation of internal processes.
It is aimed at facilitating external stakeholders to access the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) system by digital automation of all internal office procedures.
In 2016, the project was approved by the MoCA at an estimated cost of Rs.21.69 crore.
This is an online platform for facilitation of stakeholders.
It will leverage strengths of existing processes and organization structure, with the objective to make entire activities transparent, user-friendly and efficient.
It will digitize the office processes, facilitate fast approvals, and ensure ease of doing business, by technological integration across various divisions and processes.
BCAS establishes, develops, implements, maintains and reviews the National Aviation Security programme.
It also safeguards civil aviation operations against the acts of unlawful interference and threat, taking into account the safety, regularity and efficiency of flights.

Other initiatives-

Under the e-Sahaj module, issuance of security clearance will be provided.
The Module involves online testing and effective supervision on quality of training being imparted.
The Centralized Access Control System (CACS) deals with online system for Bio-metric Aerodrome entry permit and vehicle entry permit.
It will regulate access of employees of approved Government and private entities and authorized vehicles across zones at airports.
The e-Security programme is the single window facility for security programme approvals.
The e-Quality control module is for security audit and security inspection of airports.
The 3 modules – e-Sahaj, CACS and e-training have been completed and launched.
The e-Security module is likely to be completed by June 2022 and e-Quality control programme is likely to be completed by August this year.