UDAN Scheme- The UDAN scheme completed eight years, making air travel affordable for common citizens and boosting connectivity in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities:

UDAN Scheme- The UDAN scheme completed eight years, making air travel affordable for common citizens and boosting connectivity in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities:

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Category : Business and economics Published on: April 29 2025

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  • UDAN Scheme was launched on 21st October 2016; the first UDAN flight operated between Shimla and Delhi on 27th April 2017.
  • 625 UDAN routes have been operationalized, connecting 90 airports (including 2 water aerodromes, and 15 heliports) across India.
  • More than 1.49 crore passengers have benefited from affordable regional air travel under UDAN.
  • India’s airport network expanded from 74 airports in 2014 to 159 airports in 2024, more than doubling in a decade.
  • ₹4,023.37 crore disbursed as Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to promote connectivity to underserved and remote regions.
  • UDAN strengthened regional tourism, healthcare access, and trade, catalyzing economic growth in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
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