Union Budget 2025: UDAN to expand regional air connectivity with 120 new destinations

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an 'enhanced regional connectivity scheme' under UDAN, aiming to connect 120 new destinations with turboprop aircraft and helicopters. The modified scheme aims to carry 4 crore passengers over the next decade, with significant incentives and development for smaller airports, helipads, and greenfield airports, particularly in hilly and northeast regions.

Union Budget 2025: UDAN to expand regional air connectivity with 120 new destinations
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an 'enhanced regional connectivity scheme' under UDAN, aiming to connect 120 new destinations with turboprop aircraft and helicopters. The modified scheme aims to carry 4 crore passengers over the next decade, with significant incentives and development for smaller airports, helipads, and greenfield airports, particularly in hilly and northeast regions.