The proposal is intended to continue the scheme beyond April 2027 through an expanded UDAN framework.

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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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Since the launch of the scheme, over 600  UDAN routes have been operationalized. and more than one crore forty-four lakh passengers have travelled by flight.. This demonstrates the success of the scheme in enhancing air travel accessibility. The scheme has so far connected 34 States and Union territories across the length and breadth of the country. Under the scheme, ten airports have also been operationalized in the Northeast region in addition to two heliports.  RCS-UDAN is not only providing last-mile connectivity to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities but also stands as a prominent contributor to the tourism sector. The scheme has become a game changer for many airports by triggering air connectivity and regional growth.

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Under UDAN, 479 routes are operational, connecting 74 airports, including 2 Water Aerodromes and 9 heliports. More than 123 lakh passengers have benefited from the Scheme.

The Government has set a target to operationalise 1000 UDAN routes during the currency of the scheme and to revive/develop 100 unserved and underserved airports/heliports/water aerodromes in the country by 2024 for operation of UDAN flights.

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