New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering 100 per cent annual dope testing of pilots as part of efforts to strengthen aviation safety.

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Naidu said the existing rules provide for dope testing of 10 per cent of pilots across the overall pilot network, while the DGCA is engaging with stakeholders on expanding the testing.

"There are multiple ways of approaching this dope test. Right now, the rule says 10 per cent across the overall pilot network. DGCA is engaging, and one of the opinions from our side is that everyone has to go through it in the year at a random time," he said.

The Minister said the proposed a...