UDAN Scheme Renewed for Another 10 Years
In a significant move, the Indian government has announced the extension of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme for another decade, ensuring affordable air travel for millions more Indians. This extension aims to further enhance regional air connectivity and promote economic growth in areas previously underserved by air travel. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu shared the update during an event celebrating eight years of the scheme. The UDAN scheme, originally launched on October 21, 2016, was designed to connect smaller towns and cities with major air hubs, making...
UDAN 5.2 Takes Flight, Connecting Remote Areas with 22 New Routes
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh witnessed a significant moment in India's aviation history as the Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, inaugrated UDAN 5.2. Building on the success of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), this latest version, UDAN 5.2, is specifically designed to focus on helicopter routes. With a strong focus on enhancing connectivity to remote and underserved regions, UDAN 5.2 aims to achieve last-mile connectivity through small aircraft, particularly those with 1A (<9 seats) and Category 1 (<20 seats). The latest launch comes...