Airlines, Airports Told To Increase Women Staff To 25% Of Workforce

Mumbai: On June 19, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India released a circular advisory regarding "Gender Equality in Civil Aviation Sector" to encourage gender equality within the aviation industry.

Through this step, the DGCA seeks to boost the presence of women in different roles, aiming for a target representation of 25 percent within India's aviation sector by 2025.

The DGCA official stated that the circular aligns with the Indian Constitution's principle of gender equality and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) vision to advance equal opportunities for achieving gender equality in aviation, quoted PTI.