UDAN 4.0: 78 new routes for affordable flights added. Details here
A total of 78 additional routes has been approved under the fourth round of regional connectivity schemee—Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagarik (UDAN), Civil Aviation Ministry said today. Under the Udan scheme, financial incentives from the Centre, state governments and airport operators are extended to selected airlines to encourage operations from unserved and underserved airports, and keep airfares affordable.
“Following 3 successful rounds of bidding, Civil Aviation Ministry has approved 78 new routes under 4th round of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UdeDeshKaAamNagrik (UDAN) to further enhance the connectivity to remote & regional areas of the country,” news agency ANI said in a tweet.
