PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaUdaan Scheme Completes 10 Years, Plans to Add 40 Million More Flyers
The Indian government's Udaan scheme, aimed at making air travel affordable, has completed 10 years with over 14.9 million passengers served. The Ministry of Civil Aviation reported connecting 90 airports and launching 625 routes under the scheme. The next phase targets adding 120 new destinations to benefit 40 million more passengers, focusing on linking small towns and remote areas to boost tourism, business, and employment. Airport numbers doubled from 74 in 2014 to 159 in 2024, with plans for 50 more in five years.
Amar Ujala·



