Watch: From take-off to turbulence: What is going wrong with UDAN scheme?
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चर्चा में क्यों
Experts are evaluating the long-term sustainability and regional connectivity impact of the UDAN scheme as it faces operational challenges despite connecting over 500 airports.
पृष्ठभूमि
The UDAN scheme was launched in 2016 to make air travel more affordable and connect smaller towns across India. It has successfully connected over 500 airports and served millions of passengers to date.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- योजनाUDAN: Launched in 2016 to improve regional air connectivity and affordability.
- तथ्यUDAN scheme has connected over 500 airports across India.
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Critically analyze the challenges in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of regional aviation schemes like UDAN in India.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Operational viability: High costs of maintaining low-load factor flights in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities
- Infrastructure gap: Lack of ancillary services and feeder transport at smaller regional airports
- Economic feasibility: Balancing subsidized fares with the need for private airline profitability
कीवर्ड: Regional Connectivity · Infrastructure Sustainability · Affordability · Aviation Policy · Last-mile Connectivity
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