Union Minister of State for PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh, disclosed that Udhampur airport operationalisation has been finalised, while the proposed Kishtwar airport is being included in the UDAN scheme. Akashvani Correspondent reports that the Union Minister was taking a review of the aviation plans for J&K yesterday. He underlined their importance for improving regional connectivity and providing affordable travel options to local residents as well from the point of view of security. Union Minister was briefed that the Udhampur airport could initially begin operations with ATR 72-seater aircraft under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-UDAN), which would cap ticket fares at nearly half the prevailing market rates.
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Udhampur airport operationalisation has been finalised, proposed Kishtwar airport being included in UDAN scheme: Jitendra Singh
