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Govt Plans Annual Drug Tests For All Pilots

The govt is considering mandatory annual drug tests for all pilots, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said. Currently, only 10% are tested. DGCA is consulting stakeholders on randomly timed yearly tests, weighing safety benefits and operational concerns. The move comes amid increased scrutiny of pilot substance-use rules following the Air India incident.