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India's UDAN scheme, designed to make air travel affordable, is being modified in its second phase to focus on airport development and broader ecosystem support, addressing sustainability challenges faced in its initial phase.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first greenfield refinery-petrochemical complex and a new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport in Rajasthan. These projects are part of a larger initiative to boost India's energy independence and improve regional connectivity.
The Indian Cabinet has approved a ₹28,840 crore modified UDAN scheme for 10 years, aimed at boosting regional air connectivity, developing 100 airports, and improving access in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil has proposed extending India's UDAN scheme from three to five years, citing that airports in Tier-II cities are not financially viable after the scheme's current duration.
An article providing key information on topics such as the modified UDAN Scheme, the UAPA act, and the India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Jodhpur airport terminal, designed to boost tourism and connectivity, and also launched the Modified UDAN scheme from the city.
India's Centre has approved the UDAN Scheme 2.0, a program aimed at developing 100 new airports by upgrading existing unserved airstrips and establishing 200 helipads, supported by a capital outlay of Rs 12,159 crore.
The Karnataka government is exploring the possibility of establishing a single airport to serve Ballari, Vijayanagara, and Koppal districts, following mixed outcomes from the Centre's Udan scheme.
Prime Minister Modi stated that India is expanding its refining capacity and will soon have the entire electronics value chain within the country. He also inaugurated the Jodhpur terminal and announced the next phase of the UDAN scheme with a significant outlay.
The Indian Cabinet has approved a Modified UDAN scheme with an investment of Rs 28,840 crore, aiming to establish 100 new airports and 200 helipads across the country.
Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil has raised concerns about the viability of new airports, particularly those developed under the UDAN scheme, citing potential issues with flight operations.
Launched in 2016, the UDAN scheme aimed to make air travel affordable and connect smaller towns across India. We break down what the scheme promised, what the numbers reveal, and the larger questions around its long-term sustainability.