UDAN Scheme Celebrates 8 Years of Transforming India's Regional Aviation
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) |
| Launch Date | October 21, 2016 |
| Anniversary | April 27, 2025 (8 years of success) |
| Objective | Democratize aviation, make air travel affordable, and connect Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. |
| Key Components | Viability Gap Funding (VGF), Airfare Cap, Collaborative Governance, Stakeholder Incentives. |
| Stakeholder Incentives | Waived landing/parking charges, capped excise duty on ATF, reduced VAT on ATF. |
| Phases of UDAN | UDAN 1.0 (2017): 128 routes, 70 airports. UDAN 2.0 (2018): 73 airports, helipads. UDAN 3.0 (2019): Tourism routes, seaplanes. UDAN 4.0 (2020): Focus on hilly areas, North East, islands. |
| Key Innovations | UDAN Yatri Cafes, Seaplane Operations, Krishi UDAN Scheme, Revamped UDAN (2025). |
| Revamped UDAN (2025) | 120 new destinations, targeting remote areas, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, 4 crore additional passengers. |
| Future Plans | Build 50 new airports in the next five years. |