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UDAN Celebrates 10 Years with 687 Routes, Plans 100 New Airports
✍️ Indian Aviation News Net
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 06:33 AM
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After a decade, the UDAN regional connectivity scheme has launched 687 operational routes and now aims to add 100 new airports under a revised plan.
UDAN, the government’s regional connectivity scheme, has reached a milestone after ten years, with 687 routes now fully operational across India.
In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation revealed that the scheme has been restructured to focus on expanding its reach. The revised plan aims to bring 100 new airports into the UDAN network, thereby enhancing connectivity to underserved and remote areas.
The expansion is expected to boost local economies, improve access to essential services, and support tourism in smaller cities and towns. By linking more communities to major hubs, UDAN seeks to make air travel more affordable and reliable.
Officials say the new airports will be selected based on demand, feasibility studies, and potential for economic development. The government will also provide financial incentives to airlines to operate on these routes.
In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation revealed that the scheme has been restructured to focus on expanding its reach. The revised plan aims to bring 100 new airports into the UDAN network, thereby enhancing connectivity to underserved and remote areas.
The expansion is expected to boost local economies, improve access to essential services, and support tourism in smaller cities and towns. By linking more communities to major hubs, UDAN seeks to make air travel more affordable and reliable.
Officials say the new airports will be selected based on demand, feasibility studies, and potential for economic development. The government will also provide financial incentives to airlines to operate on these routes.