9th anniversary of the UDAN scheme

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) celebrated the 9th anniversary of the UDAN scheme

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) celebrated the 9th anniversary of the UDAN scheme (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) on October 21, 2025, marking nearly a decade of transformative regional air connectivity in India.

UDAN Milestones
- Launch Date: October 21, 2016, under the National Civil Aviation Policy
- First Flight: April 27, 2017, from Shimla to Delhi, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Achievements:
- 649 routes operationalized
- 93 unserved and underserved airports connected
- Includes 15 heliports and 2 water aerodromes
- Over 1.56 crore passengers served through 3.23 lakh flights

Anniversary Celebration Highlights
- Held in New Delhi, chaired by Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha
- Attended by senior officials from MoCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Emphasis on UDAN’s role as a catalyst for inclusive air travel, especially for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities

Future Plans
- UDAN will be extended beyond 2027 under an Expanded UDAN framework
- Focus on connectivity to hilly, North-Eastern, and aspirational regions
- Development of around 120 new destinations

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