Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik : Civil Aviation Ministry’s Regional Connectivity Scheme “UDAN” Launched

The Ministry of Civil Aviation took a major step towards making flying a reality for the small town common man. The Civil Aviation Minister Shri P Ashok Gajapathi Raju launched the Ministry’s much awaited Regional Connectivity Scheme “ UDAN” in New Delhi.

• UDAN is an innovative scheme to develop the regional aviation market. 
• It is a market-based mechanism in which airlines bid for seat subsidies. 
• This first-of-its-kind scheme globally will create affordable yet economically viable and profitable flights on regional routes so that flying becomes affordable to the common man even in small towns. 
• The first flight under the scheme would be able to take off by January next year. 
• The scheme would be in operation for a period of 10 years.

(Source : PIB)