UDAN airports will now be developed under Challenge Mode, setting new benchmarks in timely completion, quality, innovation and sustainability.
About Modified UDAN Scheme
- Time period: 10 years (FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36)
- Total outlay: Rs.28,840 crore.
- Components of Scheme:
- Development of Aerodromes (CAPEX): Develop 100 airports from unserved airstrips to boost regional connectivity, in line with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
- Operation & Maintenance (O&M): Financial support for 3 years to ~441 RCS-only aerodromes, capped at ₹3.06 crore per airport and ₹0.90 crore per heliport/water aerodrome.
- Modern Helipads: Development of 200 helipads in remote, hilly, and aspirational areas to enhance last-mile connectivity and emergency services.
- Viability Gap Funding (VGF): ₹10,043 crore support over 10 years for airline operators to sustain regional routes.
- Atmanirbhar Aircraft Acquisition: Procurement of HAL Dhruv helicopters and Dornier aircrafts to strengthen aviation capacity in remote and difficult terrains.
About UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme
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