Govt clears ₹28,840 crore revamped UDAN scheme; offers support for airport operations, shifts airline subsidy burden to exchequer
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Why in news
The Indian government approved a revamped UDAN scheme with a ₹28,840 crore budget to develop 100 airports and support 441 aerodromes, shifting airline subsidy burdens to the exchequer.
Background
The government allocated ₹28,840 crore for the expanded UDAN scheme to develop 100 airports from unserved airstrips. Additionally, ₹3,661 crore was earmarked for 200 helipads to enhance last-mile connectivity in remote regions.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal budget for the revamped UDAN scheme is ₹28,840 crore.
- FactThe scheme aims to develop 100 airports from unserved airstrips.
- FactThe government allocated ₹3,661 crore for 200 helipads.
- FactThe scheme supports operations for approximately 441 aerodromes.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the expansion of the UDAN scheme and investment in helipads can facilitate regional connectivity and promote balanced economic growth in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal sustainability: Balancing direct government subsidies for airline operations against long-term infrastructure maintenance costs
- Last-mile connectivity: Integrating multi-modal transport via helipads to reach geographically isolated and remote regions
Keywords: Regional Connectivity · Last-mile Connectivity · Fiscal Allocation · Tier-2 and Tier-3 Development · Infrastructure Expansion
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