Govt targets 1,000 routes under UDAN scheme: Puri
3 years, 10 months ago

Govt targets 1,000 routes under UDAN scheme: Puri

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said his ministry has set a target of operationalising 100 unserved and underserved airports and starting at least 1,000 air routes under the UDAN scheme. Addressing a press conference at the BJP's state office Kushabhau Thakre Parisar here over the Union Budget 2021-22, Puri also said that domestic flight services from Bilaspur town in Chhattisgarh will begin from March 1 under the regional connectivity scheme. "My ministry has set a target to operationalise 100 unserved and underserved airports and start at least 1,000 air routes under the UDAN scheme," he said. "Fifty-six airports have already been upgraded and over 700 routes awarded, of which air-service has commenced on 311 routes under the UDAN scheme since it was launched in 2017 with a budget of Rs 4,500 crore," Puri said.

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Union Budget 2024-25: Infrastructure Allocation and Economic Corridors in Focus
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024-25: Infrastructure Allocation and Economic Corridors in Focus

New Indian Express  

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60% cut in allocation for regional air connectivity scheme in Interim Budget
10 months, 3 weeks ago

60% cut in allocation for regional air connectivity scheme in Interim Budget

The Hindu  

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Budget 2024: Three new economic corridors for railways, says Finance Minister in speech
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Three new economic corridors for railways, says Finance Minister in speech

The Hindu  

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Flights from Adampur to Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Goa to start soon
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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UDAN: 517 Routes Created Connecting 76 Airports; Over 130 Lakh Passengers Availed Benefits of Scheme
1 year ago

UDAN: 517 Routes Created Connecting 76 Airports; Over 130 Lakh Passengers Availed Benefits of Scheme

News 18  

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Govt says UDAN generating demand for new aircraft; 499 routes operationalised so far
1 year, 1 month ago

Govt says UDAN generating demand for new aircraft; 499 routes operationalised so far

The Hindu  

The government on Thursday said 499 routes have been operationalised so far under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, which was launched six years ago, and has facilitated the travel of more than 1.3 crore people. The scheme, also known as UDAN, is contributing to the growth of the civil aviation industry, as four new airlines have come up in …

Unused UDAN routes will be up for re-bidding: Jyotiraditya Scindia
1 year, 4 months ago

Unused UDAN routes will be up for re-bidding: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The Hindu  

Discontinued routes under the government’s regional connectivity scheme, also known as UDAN, are being put up for bidding again, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on July 30. “As airlines create capacities and demand for air travel picks up, many discontinued routes are being bid for again by airlines under new rounds of the UDAN scheme,” Mr. Scindia wrote on …

Turbulence hits UDAN scheme, 50% routes grounded
1 year, 4 months ago

Turbulence hits UDAN scheme, 50% routes grounded

The Hindu  

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Darbhanga emerges as top airport under UDAN scheme
1 year, 7 months ago

Darbhanga emerges as top airport under UDAN scheme

Hindustan Times  

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Civil Aviation Ministry launches UDAN 5.0 to further enhance connectivity to remote areas
1 year, 8 months ago

Civil Aviation Ministry launches UDAN 5.0 to further enhance connectivity to remote areas

The Hindu  

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Centre launches UDAN 5.0 to further enhance connectivity to remote areas | READ to know key features
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre launches UDAN 5.0 to further enhance connectivity to remote areas | READ to know key features

India TV News  

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Nagarjunasagar set to host aerodrome under Udan scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagarjunasagar set to host aerodrome under Udan scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

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UDAN is Giving Birth to Regional Airlines, Says Scindia
1 year, 10 months ago

UDAN is Giving Birth to Regional Airlines, Says Scindia

News 18  

The government’s regional air connectivity scheme, which has created a landmark, is giving birth to regional carriers in a country that in the last 20 years has seen closing down of airlines, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. After virtually flagging off regional airline IndiaOne Air’s flight from Jamshedpur to Kolkata, Scindia said it will also be the …

With three international airports, Andhra Pradesh is sitting pretty in civil aviation sector
2 years ago

With three international airports, Andhra Pradesh is sitting pretty in civil aviation sector

The Hindu  

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Over 1.5 lakh flights started under UDAN Scheme: Civil Aviation Minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Over 1.5 lakh flights started under UDAN Scheme: Civil Aviation Minister

Live Mint  

Union Civil Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday highlighted the government's efforts on increasing aerial connectivity and said that over 1.5 lakh flights were started in the last 5 years. "Under Udaan Yojana democratization of the aviation sector took place and 1,93,000 flights were started based on viability gap funding in the last 5 yrs where govt will also bear …

UDAN spurred development by opening up Indian skies
2 years, 4 months ago

UDAN spurred development by opening up Indian skies

Live Mint  

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Only 1 of 4 in UDAN routes survive on completion of 3 years
2 years, 10 months ago

Only 1 of 4 in UDAN routes survive on completion of 3 years

The Hindu  

Only one out of four routes under the low-cost flying scheme called UDAN have survived after completing the government's subsidy period of three years, according to information shared by the Ministry of Civil Aviation before a Parliamentary panel. Nearly five years ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the first flight under Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik scheme, also known as …

Govt Proposes Additional Routes Under UDAN 4.1, Focus on Connecting Smaller Airports
3 years, 9 months ago

Govt Proposes Additional Routes Under UDAN 4.1, Focus on Connecting Smaller Airports

News 18  

On the commencement of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav ’ launched by Government of India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has proposed about 392 routes under UDAN 4.1 bidding process. The UDAN 4.1 round is focused on connecting smaller airports, along with special helicopter and seaplane routes. Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, MoCA said, “Following the four successful rounds of bidding, …

India Now Has 325 Operational Air Routes Under RCS-UDAN Scheme in 4 Years Since Launch
3 years, 9 months ago

India Now Has 325 Operational Air Routes Under RCS-UDAN Scheme in 4 Years Since Launch

News 18  

India has till date operationalised 325 air routes under the regional connectivity scheme ‘Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik’ or RCS-UDAN. Besides, a new route between Delhi and Bareilly under the UDAN-4 bidding process last year was commenced on Monday by Alliance Air. “Trishul Military airbase, Bareilly belongs to the Indian Air Force and the land was handed over to the …

Fare Band, Other Restrictions Likely to be Removed on Aviation Sector: Hardeep Singh Puri
3 years, 10 months ago

Fare Band, Other Restrictions Likely to be Removed on Aviation Sector: Hardeep Singh Puri

News 18  

With domestic air traffic expected to increase further in the coming summer season, the government may remove the fare band besides lifting other restrictions, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said. Replying to queries at the meeting of his ministry’s consultative committee on Thursday, Puri also said domestic air traffic is increasing day by day …

Government targets 1,000 routes under UDAN scheme: Hardeep Singh Puri
3 years, 10 months ago

Government targets 1,000 routes under UDAN scheme: Hardeep Singh Puri

India TV News  

Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said his ministry has set a target of operationalising 100 unserved and underserved airports and starting at least 1,000 air routes under the UDAN scheme. Addressing a press conference at the BJP's state office Kushabhau Thakre Parisar here over the Union Budget 2021-22, Puri also said that domestic flight services from …

Privatisation Needed in Aviation, Not Just Govt's Specialisation to Run Airports: Hardeep Singh Puri
3 years, 10 months ago

Privatisation Needed in Aviation, Not Just Govt's Specialisation to Run Airports: Hardeep Singh Puri

News 18  

Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said his ministry has set a target of operationalising 100 unserved and underserved airports and starting at least 1,000 air routes under the UDAN scheme. Addressing a press conference at the BJP's state office Kushabhau Thakre Parisar here over the Union Budget 2021-22, Puri also said that domestic flight services from …

Star Air Commences Flights on Surat-Kishangarh-Belgaum Route Under UDAN Scheme
4 years ago

Star Air Commences Flights on Surat-Kishangarh-Belgaum Route Under UDAN Scheme

News 18  

he flight operations on the Surat-Kishangarh-Belgaum route under the Centre’s RCS-UDAN regional connectivity scheme commenced on Monday. “The launch of the flight operations on the Surat-Kishangarh-Belgaum route aligns with the government’s objective to provide air connectivity between metros and the Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities of the country under UDAN,” the ministry said in a statement. “More than 300 routes have …

Star Air Operates First Direct Flight Between Kalaburagi and Hindon Under RCS-UDAN Scheme
4 years, 1 month ago

Star Air Operates First Direct Flight Between Kalaburagi and Hindon Under RCS-UDAN Scheme

News 18  

The first direct flight operations from Kalaburagi, Karnataka to Hindon Airport, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh were flagged off under the RCS-UDAN. The airline, Star Air was awarded the Kalaburagi – Hindon route under the RCS-UDAN-3 bidding process last year. It currently connects 15 routes under UDAN and with the addition of the Kalaburagi – Hindon route, there will be 16 routes …

First direct flight operations flagged off from Kalaburagi to Hindon
4 years, 1 month ago

First direct flight operations flagged off from Kalaburagi to Hindon

India TV News  

The first direct flight operations from Kalaburagi in Karnataka to Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, were flagged off on Wednesday under the Regional Connectivity Scheme Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik. The airline would be operating three weekly flights on the route and would deploy its 50-seater Embraer-145 luxury aircraft, an official statement said. Situated at less than 30 kms …

Pawan Hans Launches Affordable Helicopter Flight Services in Uttarakhand Under UDAN Scheme
4 years, 4 months ago

Pawan Hans Launches Affordable Helicopter Flight Services in Uttarakhand Under UDAN Scheme

News 18  

Pawan Hans Limited unveiled a new helicopter service on the Dehradun-New Tehri-Srinagar-Gauchar route in Uttarakhand under the Centre's connectivity scheme, UDAN. Flagging off the event with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh underlined the government's efforts in improving connectivity between the regional areas of the country and said that the helicopter flight services will also …

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