Overview
- The Civil Aviation Ministry approved the exemption with immediate effect, extending it through January 20, 2026.
- BCAS cleared coconuts in cabin baggage as part of the ritual bundle, despite their usual prohibition for flammability concerns.
- Screening must include X-ray, explosive-trace detection and physical inspection under ASG CISF supervision before boarding.
- Civil aviation minister K. Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said he acted after receiving requests from devotees following his assumption of office.
- Devotee representatives welcomed the move as a relief for pilgrims, especially those traveling long distances from northern states.