The Civil Aviation Department is a government body responsible for regulating and overseeing all non-military aviation activities within a country. Its primary functions include ensuring the safety of air travel, enforcing aviation laws, issuing licenses to pilots and other aviation personnel, and monitoring the operations of airlines and airports. The department also manages air traffic control, develops aviation infrastructure such as airports and navigation systems, and ensures compliance with international standards set by organizations like the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). In India, these responsibilities are mainly handled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, which works to promote safe, efficient, and reliable air transport services for passengers and cargo.