In a “significant” move, aviation watchdog DGCA on Thursday said regulations for watch duty time limitations and rest requirements for air traffic controllers have been implemented at 57 airports, including Amritsar, Coimbatore, Patna and Imphal. The implementation of the norms will ensure that air traffic controllers will get adequate rest while carrying out their duties.
The regulations regarding ‘Watch Duty Time Limitation (WDTL) and rest requirements for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs)’ are being implemented at the 57 airports from Thursday, DGCA said in a release.
