About

• • The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) was initially set up as a Cell in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in 1978 on the recommendation of the Pande Committee. 

• DGCA is the regulatory body in the field of Civil Aviation, primarily dealing with safety issues. It is an attached office of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

• It is responsible for regulation of air transport services to/from/within India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air safety, and airworthiness standards.

• The BCAS was reorganized into an independent department under the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 1987. 
• The main responsibilities of BCAS include laying down standards and measures with respect to security of civil flights at international and domestic airports in India. 
• BCAS Headquarter is located in New Delhi.