The Regional Connectivity Scheme aims to enhance air travel across India. It seeks to make flying affordable for the common man. The initiative focuses on connecting underserved and unserved airports. This promotes economic growth in remote areas. The scheme also encourages tourism and job creation. It is a step towards improving national infrastructure and regional development.
The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)—popularly known as UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik)—is a flagship initiative launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on October 21, 2016. It...
On November 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are set to jointly inaugurate three significant development projects in Bangladesh. These initiatives, developed with...
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The Minister of Civil Aviation recently inaugurated Utkela Airport, owned by the Government of Odisha, launching a direct flight route between Utkela and Bhubaneswar. Developed under the UDAN...
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The Eleventh Plan contained ambitious targets for enhancing public spending, encouraging private initiative and initiating the long overdue institutional and policy reforms. The Plan set a target of...
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The Hisar Airport has been inaugurated on January 14, 2021. The first flight to the Hisar Airport was flagged off Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar.Key PointsThe first flight...
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries have announced on November 11, 2020 that a 50% air transport subsidy will be provided to 41 notified fruits and vegetables from...