Civil Aviation Ministry Highlights UDAN’s Role in Making Air Travel Affordable and Accessible

Ministry of Civil Aviation today said that the Regional Connectivity Scheme -Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) has facilitated over 1.56 crore passengers through 3.23 lakh flights in nine years. UDAN scheme  was launched on 21st October 2016 under the National Civil Aviation Policy. Under the scheme, 649 routes have been operationalized connecting 93 unserved and underserved airports, including 15 heliports and 2 water aerodromes.  Addressing an event in New Delhi organised to mark the 9th anniver...