Which one of the following is not a major function of the BCAS ?

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) is the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India, functioning under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Its primary role is to lay down standards and monitor the implementation of security measures at airports.

• Options A & B: BCAS is mandated to advise the Government of India and formulate the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP), which serves as the national policy framework.
• Option D: It is responsible for the training and certification of aviation security (AVSEC) personnel from various agencies, including airlines and airport operators.
• Option C is the correct answer (not a function): The CISF (Central Industrial Security Force), which provides the actual security cover at airports, is a Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). While BCAS monitors the security measures implemented by the CISF, the administrative and disciplinary supervision of the CISF wing remains with the CISF hierarchy and the MHA.