Ministry releases draft civil aviation policy
Q. Which ministry unveiled a draft national policy on 30th October 2015?- Published on 02 Nov 15a. Civil Aviation
b. Home
c. Women and Child Development
d. Ministry of External Affairs
ANSWER: Civil Aviation
Government has proposed tax incentives for airlines and repair works of aircrafts apart from mooting 2 percent levy on all air tickets for funding regional connectivity scheme. The ministry has also mooted 50% FDI in domestic carriers in the event that the open skies policy is implemented. Currently, FDI limit is 49%. Another proposal is fare capping at INR 2500 for one hour flights as part of the regional connectivity scheme.