UPSC Key: Modified UDAN Scheme, UAPA and India-Israel BIA
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Indian government launched the Modified UDAN scheme for regional aviation and designated 23 Pakistan-based terror operatives under UAPA while unveiling the 'Prahaar' counter-terrorism policy.
Background
The Modified UDAN scheme has an outlay of approximately Rs 29,000 crore over a ten-year period to develop 100 aerodromes. The government also inaugurated a new terminal at Jodhpur Airport costing Rs 480 crore and launched the 'Prahaar' policy to curb terror funding.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeModified UDAN: A scheme to develop 100 aerodromes from existing unserved airstrips with a Rs 29,000 crore outlay.
- Act / BillUAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, used to designate terror operatives.
- BodyAirports Authority of India (AAI): The body responsible for developing the Jodhpur Airport terminal.
- FactJodhpur Airport New Terminal Building cost: Rs 480 crore.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how regional aviation connectivity under the UDAN scheme can act as a catalyst for balanced regional economic development in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical integration: Connecting tier-2 and tier-3 cities to primary economic hubs to reduce regional disparity.
- Infrastructure bottleneck: High capital intensity of aerodrome development vs. operational viability of low-traffic regional routes.
- Security-Development nexus: Balancing the expansion of aviation infrastructure with stringent counter-terrorism protocols like 'Prahaar'.
Keywords: Regional Connectivity · Counter-terrorism · Infrastructure Development · Economic Empowerment · Aviation Policy
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