Cabinet approves Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN with ₹28,840 crore outlay for 100 airports
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore, fully funded by the Central Government, for a period of ten years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36. The scheme aims to develop 100 airports (in 'challenge mode') and 200 helipads, expanding air connectivity to underserved and unserved regions, including hilly and remote areas.
Key Facts & Details
7 points- 1Cabinet approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN.
- 2Total outlay: ₹28,840 crore, fully funded by the Central Government.
- 3Duration: 10 years, FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36.
- 4Targets development of 100 airports and 200 helipads.
- 5Focus on unserved/underserved, hilly and remote regions.
Deep Dive
- +UDAN stands for 'Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik', launched originally in 2016.
- +100 new airports are to be developed in 'challenge mode' at an average cost of about ₹100 crore each.
Exam Focus
What is the total outlay of the Cabinet-approved Modified UDAN (Regional Connectivity Scheme)?
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Named central schemes with their outlay, duration and targets are high-frequency scheme/infrastructure MCQ items.
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Background & Context
UDAN (Regional Connectivity Scheme) aims to make air travel affordable and improve connectivity to smaller cities. The 'modified' version extends and expands the programme.
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1 / 2The Cabinet-approved Modified UDAN (Regional Connectivity Scheme) has a total outlay of:
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