Highlighting infrastructure and future plans, the Prime Minister said the number of airports has increased from 70 in 2014 to over 160, with more than 100 aerodromes activated, while the UDAN scheme has enabled 1.5 crore passengers to fly on new regional routes. He said India is moving towards self-reliance in aviation through domestic aircraft manufacturing, a strong MRO ecosystem, and sustainable aviation fuel, adding that with reforms in cargo, logistics and connectivity, India is poised to become a major global aviation and trans-shipment hub, with over 400 airports envisioned by 2047.

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The government has also announced a modified UDAN scheme to further strengthen regional connectivity by linking 120 new destinations nationwide, including in Uttar Pradesh, with an estimated reach of four crore passengers over the next decade. The proposal is currently at the approval stage. Naidu added that airport infrastructure development is an ongoing process, while aviation safety is ensured through DGCA’s strict oversight, including audits and regular surveillance. Under the Greenfield Airports Policy, in-principle approval has been granted to 24 new airports, of which 13 are already operational.

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Addressing an event in New Delhi organised to mark the 9th anniversary of the scheme, Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha highlighted that  UDAN  has been a transformational initiative aimed at making air travel affordable and accessible to the common citizen. He  reaffirmed the  government’s  commitment to continue the scheme beyond April 2027 through an Expanded UDAN Framework, focusing on connectivity with hilly, North-Eastern, and aspirational regions, and the development of around 120 new destinations. The Ministry said that the Government has disbursed more than  four thousand and 300 crore rupees  as Viability Gap Funding to support airline operators and regional infrastructure. Besides, four thousand and 638 crore rupees were also invested in airport development under  the scheme.

The Ministry added that  the government has also  introduced  Comprehensive Guidelines for Seaplane Operations last year  and  launched  the UDAN 5.5, a special bidding round for seaplanes and helicopters. Under this round, Letters of Intent have been issued for 150 routes connecting 30 water aerodromes across various coastal and island regions. The Ministry said, UDAN is not just a scheme, it is a catalyst for change and a testament to India’s commitment to making air travel inclusive, sustainable and an integral part of our development journey.  PIB

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According to the Ministry, UDAN is not just a scheme; it is a catalyst for change and a testament to India’s commitment to making air travel inclusive, sustainable and an integral part of India’s development journey.

Under the scheme, 649 routes have been operationalised connecting 93 unserved and underserved airports, including 15 heliports and 2 water aerodromes. The government has disbursed more than four thousand and 300 crore rupees as Viability Gap Funding to support airline operators and regional infrastructure. Besides, four thousand and 638 crore rupees were also invested in airport development under the scheme. As per the Ministry, the government has also introduced  Comprehensive Guidelines for Seaplane Operations last year and launched UDAN 5.5, a special bidding round for seaplanes and helicopters. Under this round, Letters of Intent have been issued for 150 routes connecting 30 water aerodromes across various coastal and island regions.

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Of the 21 greenfield airports that received in-principle approval, 12 have been established and are operational.

The airports located in Navi Mumbai, Vijayapura, Noida, Hassan, Dholera, and Bhogapuram are expected to be completed within the next two years. The Minister highlighted that airports have become central to economic activities, creating a multiplier effect on the economy.

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This was stated by Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today. The Minister said, the central government has accorded In-Principle approval for setting up 21 new Greenfield airports across the country. Out of these, 12 Greenfield airports were operationalised in the last 10 years.

20th Annual Analysts and Investors Meet was held in Mumbai today. Equity analysts, fund managers, and other key intermediaries of the equity segment interacted with CMD and the Board of Directors.

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