India's Udan Diwas: A Time to Fly

On this day, which marks the eighth anniversary of the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) Scheme, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is commemorating UDAN Day.

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By Priyal Dutta in Aviation
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By revitalizing already-existing airstrips and airports, it hopes to connect the nation's underserved and unserved airports.

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The day the plan paper was first made public, October 21, has been designated as UDAN Day by the Indian government, which has honored the program's importance.

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The Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) as a regional connectivity program (RCS) in 2016.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the plan on April 27, 2017, with the start of regional flights between Delhi and Shimla and Kadapa-Hyderabad-Nanded.

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76 RCS airports, including 9 heliports and 2 water aerodromes, had been operationalized under the UDAN system as of February 2024.

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More than 133 lakhs passengers have benefited from the UDAN flights.

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UDAN aims to enhance regional connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and create jobs.

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The scheme also aims to promote balanced regional growth and strengthen the overall aviation market.

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