The aviation ministry is exploring mandatory annual dope tests for all pilots, replacing the current rule of testing 10% of the pilot network annually.
Currently, only 10% of the pilot workforce is tested
Aug 25, 2026
01:21 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government is considering making annual dope tests mandatory for all pilots, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced on Tuesday.
Currently, only 10% of the pilot workforce is tested annually.
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