Economy #regional connectivity#udan scheme
PM Modi to Launch Modified UDAN Scheme with ₹28,840 Crore Boost for Regional Air Connectivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday launch a modified UDAN scheme with a ₹28,840 crore allocation over ten years, aiming to develop 100 airstrips into airports, build 200 helipads, and provide viability gap funding of over ₹10,000 crore for airlines. The scheme also includes procurement of indigenous aircraft. Separately, Modi will inaugurate a new ₹480 crore terminal at Jodhpur Airport.
Jul 8, 2026 1 source