India plans to develop 100 airports over the next 10 years under Modified UDAN, with a ₹28,840 crore approved outlay. The expansion will target tier-2 and tier-3 cities, remote areas, Himalayan regions and islands while strengthening connections between regional airports and international hubs.
Indian Aviation News
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