The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a dedicated indigenous Testing Centre for trials, performance evaluation and certification of Full Body Scanners (FBS) and other security screening equipment used at Indian airports.
Key Objectives of MoU
- Establish a credible, independent and scientifically rigorous mechanism for assessment of aviation security equipment.
- Ensure only equipment meeting prescribed technical and operational benchmarks is deployed at critical aviation security environments.
- Align India’s testing and certification ecosystem with global best practices.
Key Features of Partnership
- RRU, in collaboration with BCAS, will establish and maintain a dedicated Testing Centre for trials of Full Body Scanners and other aviation security equipment.
- The Centre will conduct independent evaluation, verification and certification of equipment supplied by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
- State-of-the-art testing laboratories aligned with global standards will be set up at RRU for performance, safety and interoperability assessments.
- An institutionalised accreditation framework will be developed to regulate deployment of equipment.
- Cooperation in academics, research, training and capacity building through workshops and specialised programmes.
- Promotes research and innovation in aviation security testing methodologies and deployment protocols.
- Facilitates national and international collaborations for standards development.
About Key Organisations
- BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security): Regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India, functioning under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- RRU (Rashtriya Raksha University): India’s premier national security university, located in Lavad, Gujarat, established under a Central Act to advance education and research in defence, security and allied areas.