UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme
News –
- The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has utilized ₹146.89 crore to operationalize seven regional airports in Karnataka under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme.
- These airports, which include Bidar, Mysuru, Vidyanagar, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Belagavi, and Shivamogga, have 118 routes.
UDAN Scheme
- It is a regional connectivity scheme launched in 2016.
- The first UDAN flight operated between Shimla and Delhi in 2017.
- Ministry: Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- Aim: To make air travel affordable and accessible to the common citizen by connecting Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to major hubs.
Implementation:
- Viability Gap Funding (VGF): Financial support to airlines to ensure affordable fares.
- Airfare Cap to ensure affordability.
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