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AAI Annual Day: Naidu Highlights Role in Expanding Air Connectivity

Newsmantra — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:12:28 +0000

NEW DELHI. Union Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu attended the 31st Annual Day celebrations of the Airports Authority of India, along with MoCA Secretary Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, AAI Chairman Shri Vipin Kumar and senior officials. He highlighted AAI’s key role in advancing the UDAN scheme and improving air connectivity across the country, stating that airports reflect India’s global image through modern infrastructure rooted in local heritage. The Minister also noted passenger-friendly initiatives such as UDAN Yatri Café, Flybrary, free Wi-Fi and Kids Zones, and congratulated AAI staff for their contribution towards making the organization a world-class airport developer and operator.

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Centre Approves UDAN Scheme 2.0 to Develop 100 Airports and 200 Helipads for Better Regional Connectivity

Newsmantra — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:09:14 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Union Cabinet has approved the revamped UDAN 2.0 scheme with a budget of Rs 28,840 crore to expand regional air connectivity over the next decade. The plan includes developing 100 airports by upgrading existing unserved airstrips and building 200 helipads, especially in remote, hilly, and island regions, to improve emergency and healthcare access. It also supports procurement of indigenous aircraft, such as HAL helicopters and planes, and provides financial aid to airlines for operating in less-connected areas. The scheme aims to make air travel affordable, boost connectivity to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, and promote “Make in India,” building on the success of the original UDAN launched in 2016.

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