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. By Priyal Dutta 21 Oct 2024 in Aviation New Update By revitalizing already-existing airstrips and airports, it hopes to connect the nation's underserved and unserved airports. Follow Us Share 1/7 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. 2/7 The Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) as a regional connectivity program (RCS) in 2016. 3/7 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. 4/7 76 RCS airports, including 9 heliports and 2 water aerodromes, had been operationalized under the UDAN system as of February 2024. 5/7 More than 133 lakhs passengers have benefited from the UDAN flights. 6/7 UDAN aims to enhance regional connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and create jobs. 7/7 The scheme also aims to promote balanced regional growth and strengthen the overall aviation market. #Aviation #indian aviation #udan diwas #udan diwas 2024 Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now Related Articles Latest Stories Read the Next Article