Centre to sign MoUs with 22 states for next phase of UDAN
- The Ministry of Civil Aviation signed MoUs with 19 states to begin the next phase of the UDAN regional connectivity scheme and its Challenge Mode framework.
- The revamped program has a 10-year outlay of about Rs 29,000 crore and aims to connect 120 destinations, establish 200 helipads, and serve four crore passengers.
- Airports Authority of India Chairman Vipin Kumar said Challenge Mode aims to turn nearly 100 unused airstrips into operational airports.
- Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said the redesigned program seeks to build a reliable and commercially sustainable regional aviation network.
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Under the modified UDAN scheme, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and 21 states have signed MoUs, giving states a more active role. States will be required to identify airstrips or aerodromes and develop projects to expand air services.
The Hindu Business Line
ChiniMandi19 states sign MoUs for next phase of UDAN scheme to develop 100 airstrips from existing unused airstrips
Nineteen states sign MoUs to transform unused airstrips into operational airports under the UDAN scheme, enhancing regional connectivity.
19 states sign MoUs for next phase of UDAN scheme to develop 100 airstrips from existing unused airstrips - The Tribune
Nineteen states have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday to roll out the next phase of the regional connectivity scheme, UDAN, initiating a challenge mode framework to convert unserved airstrips into operational airports.
The Economic Times
Times of IndiaCentre to sign MoUs with 22 states for next phase of UDAN
The Ministry of Civil Aviation will sign MoUs with 22 states for the next phase of UDAN. This signing marks the launch of Challenge Mode and a new Routes Bidding Round. The scheme aims to expand regional air connectivity and strengthen the aviation ecosystem. The Union Cabinet approved the Modified UDAN scheme for ten years with significant budgetary support.
MoCA to Sign MoUs with 22 States for Next Phase of UDAN
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Ministry of Civil Aviation will sign MoUs with 22 states on Tuesday for the next phase of the Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN, marking the launch of the Challenge Mode and a new Routes Bidding Round aimed at expanding regional air connectivity. India News | MoCA to Sign MoUs with 22 States for Next Phase of UDAN.
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