To secure the Indian sky by ensuring clean air, safe airspace, regulated drone operations, and advanced aviation awareness, creating a safe and sustainable aerial environment for every citizen.
Vision
An India where every breath of air and every flight in the sky is safe, pure, and secure.
Tagline
Protecting the Sky, Preserving the Future – Aakash Kawach for Every Citizen.
The last decade (2015–2025) has seen rapid deterioration in India’s air quality and rising threats to sky safety, ranging from pollution to drones, bird strikes, and unregulated airspace use.
Key problems include:
Hazardous air quality across a large part of urban India
Rising flight congestion and near-miss incidents
Drone misuse for smuggling, surveillance, and terror threats
Frequent bird strikes and aviation disruptions
Lack of public awareness on air and sky safety
Unpredictable weather and climate-related flight risks
Despite strong growth in aviation and aerospace technology, India still needs a unified Sky Security Framework that connects environment protection, technology, and citizen awareness.
Aakash Kawach aims to bridge this gap by combining air safety, sky security, and public responsibility into a single national mission.
Create a National Sky Security Network integrating environment, aviation, and technology
Ensure clean air, safe skies, and smart airspace governance in every region of India
Regulate drone operations, laser usage, and airspace discipline through citizen cooperation
Build Aakash Kawach Command Centres for real-time monitoring
Launch sky awareness and clean air campaigns for citizens
Develop a Sky Incident Response System linking civil aviation, police, and meteorology
Identified Problem | Aakash Kawach Practical Solution
Air pollution and smog | Nationwide air purification drives under Vayu–Aakash coordination, smog towers, plantation belts
Air traffic congestion | Air traffic modernization and AI-based air route management
Drone misuse and illegal flights | Drone tracking network with geofencing and registration
Bird strikes and airport waste | Bird detection systems and strict waste control within airport zones
Border airspace intrusion | Civil–defence coordination under Aakash Kawach
Laser interference | Public awareness campaigns, strict enforcement, and detection systems
Climate and weather unpredictability | Satellite-based weather alert systems and aviation advisories
Lack of public awareness | Safe Sky India education drives in schools and residential communities
One central command in Delhi and eight zonal centres across India
Integration with DGCA, IMD, NDMA, and air traffic systems
Live dashboards for drone activity, pollution alerts, and air incidents
Coordination with Vayu Kawach for pollution and smog monitoring
Drone registration and digital identification tag system
Public reporting system for illegal drone spotting
AI-based geofencing to block drones near airports, borders, and restricted locations
Drone training and licensing workshops for youth and professionals
Citizen education on drone safety, kite flying restrictions, laser hazards, and air pollution
Safe Sky Week programs in schools, airports, and residential communities
Partnerships with NCC, aviation experts, and civil society organizations
Installation of smog towers and air purification units in 100 cities in coordination with Vayu Kawach
Tree plantation, urban green belts, and air-filter zones
Monitoring industrial and vehicular emissions through sensors and reporting networks
A dedicated 24x7 national helpline for sky-related emergencies (drones, pollution, aircraft distress)
Weather turbulence prediction and alert zones
Coordination with air traffic control, IMD, and emergency services
Waste management enforcement near airports and flight zones
Deployment of deterrent systems for reducing bird movement into danger zones
Coordination with municipalities and forest departments
Support for innovations in air purification, sky monitoring, and drone security
Student challenges under the Aakash Innovate Bharat theme
Fellowship programs for aeronautical and environmental scientists
Phase 1 – Pilot (0 to 6 months)
Key Activities: Establish command centre in Delhi and launch Safe Sky awareness campaign
Output: Pilot data and app prototype
Phase 2 – Expansion (6 to 18 months)
Key Activities: Eight zonal centres, fifty smog towers, five thousand drones registered
Output: Regional control established
Phase 3 – National Rollout (18 to 36 months)
Key Activities: Full coverage in twenty-eight states and more than one hundred cities
Output: Complete sky safety framework operational
Phase 4 – Sustainability (Ongoing)
Key Activities: Continuous training, upgrades, and CSR expansion
Output: Long-term self-sustaining network
Component | Estimated Cost (INR Crore)
Command and control centres | 60.00
Drone regulation program | 40.00
Sky awareness and education | 25.00
Clean air and smog towers | 100.00
Sky emergency network | 30.00
Bird strike and wildlife program | 20.00
Research and innovation grants | 25.00
Management and monitoring | 10.00
Total Estimated Budget: INR 310.00 crore (National 3-Year Plan)
Source | Description | Contribution (INR Crore)
CSR partnerships | Aviation, environment, and technology CSR | 150
Government support | Civil aviation, environment, NDMA | 100
Public donations (80G) | Citizen contribution | 10
Private technology partners | Drones, sensors, and monitoring systems | 25
Self-revenue | Training, certifications, audits, and data services | 25
Total Funding Target: INR 310 crore
Area | 3-Year Measurable Outcome
Airspace safety | 70 percent reduction in illegal drone activity
Pollution reduction | AQI improvement in 50 cities
Public awareness | 5 crore citizens educated
Bird strike reduction | 40 percent fewer airport incidents
Sky disaster response | 15-minute average emergency response
Drone regulation | 1 lakh drones registered and monitored
Employment | 20,000 trained volunteers and 2,000 staff
National Aakash Kawach Board (IPV HQ): Policy, fund allocation, and partnerships
Zonal command centres: Regional control and coordination
District sky cells: Citizen awareness, drone checks, incident reporting
Central dashboard: Real-time monitoring of pollution, drones, and safety alerts
Risk | Mitigation Strategy
Lack of coordination | Integrated digital command system
Funding delays | Multiple funding sources and training revenue
Drone misuse | Real-time geofencing and alert mechanism
Technology failure | Backup servers and operational redundancy plan
Low awareness | Large-scale national education campaigns
One command centre launched in Delhi
Two hundred drones registered and monitored
Ten thousand citizens trained on air safety and sky awareness
Two smog towers and fifty air sensors installed
App-based drone alert network linked with police and emergency services
Pilot Budget: INR 12 crore
Duration: 12 months
The sky is our shared responsibility. Protect it like your home.
Join Aakash Kawach, India’s national initiative to safeguard clean air, drone regulation, and future sky security.
Goal | Target
Drone regulation | 100 percent registered drones
Air quality | AQI below 100 in all major cities
Bird strike rate | Less than 1 percent national rate
Pollution-free zones | 500 cities certified as clean sky zones
Innovation | 1,000 sky-tech startups supported
Global ranking | India among top 10 sky-safe nations
Aakash Kawach is India’s Sky Shield, combining environmental purity, aviation safety, and citizen responsibility into a single national mission.
Operated under IPV Surakshaa Kawach Charitable Trust (Reg. No. 2025/22/IV/1638), it aims to ensure every Indian breathes clean air and lives under a protected sky.
Clean Air, Safe Sky – Aakash Kawach, the Shield Above Bharat.
