Over 1 crore Indians flew via govt's affordable UDAN flight scheme

Taking by air is still an aspiration for many in our country, even though air travel has become affordable.

The key reason, however, remains the access to flight options and airports in remote areas.

Acknowledging this, the government is taking action on this approach, as under the UDAN flight scheme, new airports and flight routes have been inaugurated.

He further shared that 11 airlines are currently part of UDAN, out of which three are startups, whereas 70 new airports have been established.

The ministry of civil aviation has launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)  UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) on October 21, 2016 with an aim to stimulate regional air connectivity and making air travel affordable to the masses.

The UDAN scheme is applicable for a period of 10 years from the date of its notification.

Airports Authority of India, the implementing agency, monitors the progress for the revival/development of awarded aerodromes under UDAN and the same is reviewed by the ministry in consultation with stakeholders time to time.