1. UDAN turns 10, connecting smaller Indian cities through affordable flights

UDAN turns 10, connecting smaller Indian cities through affordable flights

India

  • India's UDAN Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik scheme marks 10 years of making flights affordable for smaller cities.
  • • The government reports 1.72 crore passengers have travelled through 687 routes connecting 95 airports and other air facilities.
  • The scheme has boosted tourism, trade and healthcare access by connecting remote regions with major cities.
  • The revamped UDAN scheme aims to connect 120 new destinations and make flying affordable for 4 crore more passengers.

Source: telanganatoday.com

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