Enhancing regional air connectivity: 517 routes now operational under UDAN scheme – Details inside

Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme, continues to redefine air travel dynamics in India by significantly expanding connectivity from unserved and underserved airports across the nation. The scheme has seen substantial progress, with 517 routes now operational, connecting 76 airports, including 9 Heliports and 2 Water Aerodromes.

However, out of the 1,300 valid routes awarded, 501 have been canceled due to various reasons such as airline shutdowns and aerodrome unpreparedness. Of the remaining 799 routes, 201 have completed the prescribed 3-year tenure. Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Gen. (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), disclosed these developments in a written reply to Rajya Sabha.