The Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday (December 4) highlighted the significant impact of the UDAN scheme in the Rajya Sabha. Scindia revealed that a staggering 1.30 lakh passengers, including those who had never envisioned air travel, have benefited from the program. The Civil Aviation Minister also asserted that the aviation sector is poised to become the ‘backbone’ of transportation in the country.
Responding to questions during the Question Hour, Scindia provided insights into the success of the UDAN scheme, citing that 2.75 lakh flights have operated in India as of today, thanks to the viability gap funding provided by the central government.
