Amrit Mohan Prasad Appointed as Additional DG of BCAS
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | SSB Chief Amrit Mohan Prasad given additional charge as BCAS DG |
| New Appointment | Amrit Mohan Prasad appointed as DG, BCAS in addition to his current role as DG, SSB |
| Tenure | Six months from November 1, 2024, or until the regular DG joins |
| Previous DG | Zulfiqar Hasan retired on October 31, 2024 |
| Prasad's Background | 1989-batch IPS officer, Odisha cadre |
| Authority | BCAS operates under the Ministry of Civil Aviation |
| Role of BCAS | Regulatory authority for civil aviation security, overseeing the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) |
| Leadership Appointment | Decision approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet |