DGCA launches GARUD portal
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7th May, 2020
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- The Union Civil Aviation Ministry and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have launched GARUD portal for fast-track approval to COVID-19-related drone operations.
- The GARUD or Government Authorisation for Relief Using Drones portal will provide fast track conditional exemptions to government agencies for COVID-19 related drone operations.
- The step has been taken to aid government entities in addressing the challenges posed by COVID-19 & shall remain in force until further orders.
- Any violation of provisions of this Notice shall make the conditional exemption null & void & shall lead to penal action.
- Surveillance is a major component in containing the spread of novel coronavirus in the country.
