UDAN Scheme: No routes cancelled, 509 routes operational under regional connectivity initiative, says V K Singh

The Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh on Monday (February 5) informed that the government has not cancelled any route under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik). The statement came as a response to a query during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha.

Launched in 2016, UDAN aims to bolster regional air connectivity and make air travel affordable for residents of tier-2 and tier-3 cities and towns.

509 routes currently operational

The minister clarified that approximately 509 routes are currently operational, and routes are allocated to airlines through a bidding process.