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September 2, 2026 10:32 AM

100 new airports to be built in India over next 10 years: Aviation Minister Naidu

India will build 100 new airports in the next 10 years under the Centre's regional connectivity scheme UDAN with an outlay of Rs 30,000 crore, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has said. He inaugurated India's third 'hub & spoke' operations from Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday. "While there were 74 airports in 2014, today we can proudly say that India's map features 166 airports. Going from 74 to 166 set a record for the country. Over the last 12 years, we completed work on a new airpo...

July 17, 2026 4:18 PM

Modified UDAN strengthens India’s regional aviation network, charts next phase of affordable air connectivity

India's regional aviation landscape is set for a major expansion with the launch of the Modified UDAN Scheme, a decade-long programme that aims to deepen air connectivity, strengthen aviation infrastructure and improve last-mile access across the country. Building on the success of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN, which has transformed regional air travel over the past nine years, the modified scheme will be implemented from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 with a total outlay of ₹28,840 c...

March 25, 2026 5:42 PM

Government clears revamped UDAN scheme with ₹28,840 crore outlay to boost regional connectivity

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN, with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore. The scheme will be implemented over a 10-year period from FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36, with full budgetary support from the Government of India. The revamped programme aims to deepen regional air connectivity, especially in underserved and unserved areas, while making air travel more affordable for the common citizen....

April 26, 2025 10:39 AM

UDAN scheme: Transforming regional air connectivity in India

In a landmark initiative aimed at democratizing air travel, the Government of India launched the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme on October 21, 2016, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Implemented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the scheme seeks to make flying affordable and accessible for the common citizen, especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Rooted in Prime Minister Modi’s vision that even a common man in slippers should be able to afford air travel, UDAN has...

February 1, 2025 2:26 PM

Union Budget 2025-26: FM Sitharaman unveils modified UDAN scheme, boosts regional connectivity

In her presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant push toward enhancing regional connectivity with the launch of a Modified UDAN scheme. The initiative will bring 120 new destinations into the network and facilitate travel for an additional 4 crore passengers over the next decade. The scheme prioritizes the development of helipads and smaller airports in hilly, aspirational, and northeastern districts to improve access to remote regions...

November 20, 2024 4:35 PM

UDAN scheme enhancing regional connectivity, making it accessible for millions: Centre

The UDAN scheme has fuelled the civil aviation sector, transforming air travel by enhancing regional connectivity and making it accessible for millions, the government said on Wednesday. On November 17, the domestic aviation sector reached a historic milestone as 5,05,412 domestic passengers took to the skies in a single day, marking the first time daily passenger numbers crossed the 5-lakh mark. With over 3,100 flights operating nationwide, this achievement highlights India’s growing promin...

November 19, 2024 3:57 PM

India’s domestic air traffic crosses 5 lakh passengers in a single day, marking aviation milestone

Indian aviation achieved a historic milestone as over 505,412 domestic air passengers took to the skies on Sunday, surpassing the 5 lakh mark for the first time. Celebrating the achievement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a post on X, "India's aviation sector is soaring higher than ever, connecting dreams and destinations seamlessly." Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu attributed this milestone to transformative policies such as the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN), advancem...