Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Civil Aviation Ministry Proposes New Dangerous Goods Transport Rules
The government is making new rules about how dangerous stuff like gas and batteries are carried on airplanes.
These rules will have bigger penalties for those who break the rules, up to 1 crore rupees.
The new rules also want to make sure that people who handle dangerous goods are well-trained.
The changes update old rules and bring them up-to-date with the new safety rules.
The new rules are aligned with international guidelines and also focus on increasing the training and requirements for the Indian aircraft fleet.
One person thinks the rules are unfair because penalties could vary based on an organization's size.
Civil Aviation Ministry proposed new rules for dangerous goods transport.
Proposed penalties range from ₹10,000 to ₹1 crore for violations.
Rules emphasize training and assessment for personnel handling dangerous goods.
Operator certification for carrying dangerous goods will be valid for five years.
New rules are aligned with ICAO technical instructions.
- Who
- The Civil Aviation Ministry.
- What
- New rules and penalties for transporting dangerous goods.
- When
- The new rules are called The Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2025, released for public comment July 2, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To update safety requirements and align with international standards.
J Krishnan's view
Ministry's view
Fairness of Penalties
J Krishnan's view
Penalties should be uniform regardless of organization employee strength.
Ministry's view
N/A
- Proposed Penalties
- ₹10,000 to ₹1 crore
- Goods covered
- Flammable substances, gases, lithium batteries, and radioactive materials, among others
- Operator Certification
- Valid for five years
- Reference
- International Air Transport Association norms, ICAO technical instructions