{"id":83331,"date":"2025-02-01T13:42:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T08:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=83331"},"modified":"2025-02-01T13:42:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T08:12:53","slug":"udan-scheme-to-connects-120-new-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/01\/udan-scheme-to-connects-120-new-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"UDAN Scheme Eyes 120 New Airports in Coming Decade | Budget 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NEW DELHI-<\/strong> The Indian government is set to introduce a modified UDAN<\/a> (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme to enhance regional air connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The revised UDAN Scheme aims to link 120 additional destinations over the next decade, benefiting approximately four crore passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Mumbai CSMIA Airport Adani X page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UDAN to Connect 120 Destination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, announced the expansion of the UDAN scheme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This modification focuses on improving accessibility to remote areas, particularly in hilly and northeastern regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative will integrate smaller airports and helipads to boost regional connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to enhancing accessibility, the government plans to develop greenfield airports in Bihar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This step is part of a broader infrastructure strategy to meet the growing air travel demand and support regional economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Airports Authority of India (AAI)<\/a> and private airport developers are executing a capital expenditure plan of over Rs 91,000 crore between FY20 and FY25. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of November 2024, approximately 91% of this investment has been utilized. This funding supports airport expansion, technological advancements, and enhanced passenger facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government\u2019s continued push for aviation infrastructure, alongside initiatives like UDAN, aligns with India\u2019s broader vision of making air travel more accessible and efficient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With strategic investments and policy enhancements, the country is set to accommodate increasing passenger volumes while fostering regional economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Indian Govt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UDAN Scheme: Impact and Expansion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Launched in 2016, the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme has facilitated affordable air travel for over 1.4 crore passengers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative has operationalized 619 routes<\/strong>, connecting 88 airports<\/strong>, including two water aerodromes<\/strong> and 13 heliports<\/strong>. The scheme has played a crucial role in bridging connectivity gaps across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlighted that improved air connectivity through UDAN has significantly bolstered domestic air travel. The survey also noted that India remains the fastest-growing aviation market globally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to increasing air traffic, Indian airlines have placed substantial aircraft orders, exceeding 1,700 planes, to expand their networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top Indian Airports Witnessed Tremendous Growth in 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>