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.