Union Aviation Minister Naidu Reviews Measures to Simplify and Automate NOC Process

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu held a meeting with senior officers of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to review measures for promoting Ease of Doing Business in the civil aviation sector, with particular emphasis on simplifying and streamlining the process for issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs).

During the meeting, Shri Naidu emphasized the need to make the NOC process hassle-free, transparent, automated and time-bound, with minimal manual intervention. The proposed reforms are aimed at facilitating members of the general public, societies, builders and industry while ensuring that the regulatory requirements related to aviation safety continue to be duly addressed.

The Minister emphasized that the overall objective of these reforms is to ensure expeditious and time-bound clearance of proposals, with relevant data and permissible height information made transparently available in the public domain, including through the website, without in any manner compromising aviation safety. A simpler, predictable and transparent NOC framework will facilitate timely implementation of important infrastructure and development projects, thereby supporting investment, economic activity, employment generation and overall GDP growth. (updated on 2nd Sept. 2026)