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India Today
24-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Days after Air India Ahmedabad crash, 112 pilots called in sick
Air India saw a slight rise in sick leave reported by pilots across all fleets after last month's Ahmedabad crash that killed 260 people. In response to a Lok Sabha query, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol confirmed a minor increase in pilot sick June 16 alone, 51 Air India commanders called in sick. The minister denied any instance of mass sick reporting by flight crew India reported a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilots across all fleets in the aftermath of the AI-171 accident. On 16.06.2025, a total of 112 pilots reported sick, comprising of 51 Commanders (P1) and 61 First Officers (P2)," the minister said in a written reply. Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed into a building soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. The aircraft was operating as flight AI 171 and was en route to London crash claimed 260 lives, including 241 passengers who were onboard the plane and 19 people on the ground. One passenger survived the the crash, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a medical circular, had advised airlines to have a customised training capsule for the flight crew and Air Traffic Controllers to manage the adverse effects of mental health conditions."Additionally, on mental health monitoring, organisations (scheduled and non-scheduled operators, FTOs and AAI) were also advised to have a Peer Support Programme (PSP) in place for their employees. The organisations are required to enable, facilitate and ensure access to this proactive and non-punitive programme that will assist and support flight crew/ATCOs in recognising, coping with and overcoming any problem," Mohol the Minister of State for Civil Aviation in a separate written reply, also informed that there is no specific policy with the ministry to compensate for damages suffered by civilians on the ground due to a plane crash.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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Business Standard
24-07-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Air India saw minor increase in pilots reporting sick after crash: Govt
Air India witnessed a "minor increase" in sick leaves reported by pilots across its fleet in the aftermath of the Ahmedabad plane crash, with 112 pilots reporting sick in a single day on June 16, according to the government. In response to a Lok Sabha member's query on whether Air India has been experiencing mass sick reporting by its flight crew members, following the crash, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol on Thursday said there has been a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilots, and as many as 51 commanders reported sick on June 16. "Air India reported a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilots across all fleets in the aftermath of the AI-171 accident. On 16.06.2025, a total of 112 pilots reported sick, comprising of 51 Commanders (P1) and 61 First Officers (P2)," the minister said in a written reply. The airline's Boeing 787-8 aircraft, operating the flight AI 171, en route to London Gatwick, crashed into a building soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. In the fatal accident, 260 people died, including 241 passengers who were onboard the plane, and 19 people on the ground. One passenger survived the crash. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) medical circular, issued in February 2023, had advised airlines to have a separate, standalone and customised training capsule for the flight crew/ATCOs (Air Traffic Controllers) to recognise and manage the adverse effects of mental health conditions. "Additionally, on mental health monitoring, the organisations (scheduled and non-scheduled operators, FTOs and AAI) were also advised to have a Peer Support Programme (PSP) in place for their employees. The organisations are required to enable, facilitate and ensure access to this proactive and non-punitive programme that will assist and support flight crew/ATCOs in recognising, coping with and overcoming any problem," Mohol said. FTOs and AAI refer to Flying Training Organisations and the Airports Authority of India, respectively. In another written reply, Mohol said that at present, there is no specific policy with the civil aviation ministry related to compensation for damages suffered by civilians on the ground due to a plane crash. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Air India saw minor increase in pilots reporting sick after Ahmedabad plane crash: Govt
Air India witnessed a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilots across all its fleets in the aftermath of the Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 260 people last month. In response to a Lok Sabha member's query on whether Air India has been experiencing mass sick reporting by its flight crew members, following the crash, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said there has been a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilots, and as many as 51 commanders reported sick on June 16. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category MCA Digital Marketing Cybersecurity Finance Technology Artificial Intelligence others Degree healthcare Data Analytics CXO Operations Management Data Science Leadership Healthcare Product Management PGDM Data Science Design Thinking Project Management MBA Public Policy Management Others Skills you'll gain: Programming Proficiency Data Handling & Analysis Cybersecurity Awareness & Skills Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Master of Computer Applications Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details "Air India reported a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilots across all fleets in the aftermath of the AI-171 accident. On 16.06.2025, a total of 112 pilots reported sick, comprising of 51 Commanders (P1) and 61 First Officers (P2)," the minister said in a written reply. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo The airline's Boeing 787-8 aircraft, operating the flight AI 171, en route to London Gatwick, crashed into a building soon after take off from Ahmedabad on June 12. In the fatal accident, 260 people died, including 241 passengers who were onboard the plane, and 19 persons on the ground. One passenger survived the crash. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation 's (DGCA) medical circular, issued in February 2023, had advised airlines to have a separate, standalone and customised training capsule for the flight crew/ATCOs (Air Traffic Controllers) to recognise and manage the adverse effects of mental health conditions. Live Events "Additionally, on mental health monitoring, the organisations (scheduled and non-scheduled operators, FTOs and AAI) were also advised to have a Peer Support Programme (PSP) in place for their employees. The organisations are required to enable, facilitate and ensure access to this proactive and non-punitive programme that will assist and support flight crew/ATCOs in recognising, coping with and overcoming any problem," Mohol said. FTOs and AAI refer to Flying Training Organisations and the Airports Authority of India , respectively. In another written reply, Mohol said that at present, there is no specific policy with the civil aviation ministry related to compensation for damages suffered by civilians on the ground due to a plane crash.
Business Recorder
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
BISP to launch Benazir Hunarmand Programme
ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is set to launch Benazir Hunarmand Programme on 21 June, a press release said on Tuesday. This initiative aims at equipping BISP beneficiaries with skills for self-reliance and sustainable employment, the press release added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
News18
27-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Amid Tensions, Turkey Earns Praise In NITI Aayog Report For Skill Development In MSMEs
Last Updated: Despite strained India-Turkey relations, a NITI Aayog report highlights Turkey's KOSGEB as a model for India's SMEs, emphasising skill development and inclusive support. Even as diplomatic and economic ties between India and Turkey continue to fray, a NITI Aayog report on Monday highlighted Turkey as a model for India's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to emulate, particularly in the field of skill development. In its latest policy report titled 'Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises', the government think tank listed programmes of Turkey in addition to Canada, Singapore and Australia for encouraging medium enterprises in India. The NITI Aayog report recommended adopting strategies similar to those pioneered by Turkey's 'KOSGEB' (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organisation), drawing attention to its innovative online entrepreneurship training programs and inclusive support for women, youth, and persons with disabilities. The report also noted that Turkey's e-Academy (a digital training platform) offered subsidised courses to enhance access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across different regions. Drawing inspiration from these models, the report said, 'KOSGEB provides distance training on entrepreneurship; an effective, easy and flexible entrepreneurship training without time and space constraints by E-Akademi Programme … Entrepreneurship Support Programme, with preferential treatment for women, youth and handicapped entrepreneurs." Turkey has been facing a backlash in India after its vocal support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, a military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that took place in April this year in which 26 tourists were killed. Yet, the NITI Aayog report paints a markedly different picture, when it comes to commerce. Alongside countries like Canada, Singapore, and Australia, Turkey is listed as a benchmark nation in fostering a robust ecosystem for medium-sized enterprises. The report singled out the Turkish e-academy platform operated by KOSGEB, which offers flexible, remote training programs tailored to entrepreneurial needs – an approach the think tank suggests India would do well to adopt, especially for marginalised communities. Beyond the Turkish reference, the NITI Aayog document also laid out several ambitious reforms for India's medium enterprises. Among the recommendations were a turnover-based working capital financing scheme, the issuance of business credit cards with limits up to Rs 5 crore at market rates, and the establishment of a rapid loan disbursement system supervised by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). According to NITI Aayog, MSMEs contribute approximately 29% to the country's GDP, account for 40% of exports, and employ over 60% of the national workforce. To unlock further potential, the think tank has called for the formation of a dedicated research and development cell within the MSME Ministry, aimed at leveraging the Atmanirbhar Bharat Fund to support cluster-based projects of strategic importance. The report also suggested the upgradation of existing technology centres into sector-specific and regionally customised India SME 4.0 Competence Centres to promote the adoption of Industry 4.0 solutions.
