NASG 2023 replaces earlier policy, no state-wise data on air sports registrations

The government replied by providing details on the National Air Sport Guidelines (NASG) 2023 and DGCA oversight activities.

Asked and answered by: Asked by: Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy; Answered by: Ministry of Civil Aviation (Minister Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu)

What the government said

• The National Air Sport Guidelines (NASG) 2023 superseded the earlier National Air Sports Policy (NASP) 2022.
• The Air Sports Federation of India (ASFI) is established as the body for the national framework under NASG.
• DGCA oversees safety and licensing for gliders, micro-lights, light sports aircraft, gyroplanes, balloons, and powered hang gliders.
• DGCA has issued 12 Special Certificates of Airworthiness/Airworthiness Review Certificates for air sports aircraft.
• Three safety audits and one surveillance were conducted during 2025-26.

Also in the document

• The answer does not provide State/UT-wise breakdowns for registrations, certificates, or audits as requested in part (c).
• The answer does not explicitly confirm or deny the designation of the Aero Club of India as the nodal apex body, instead citing the Air Sports Federation of India (ASFI) under the new guidelines.
• The answer does not provide specific details on steps taken to promote domestic manufacturing of equipment or integrate air sports with regional tourism networks as requested in part (e).