Modified UDAN: Next Phase Workshop by Civil Aviation Ministry
UPSC / SSC current affairs note
Why in news
The Civil Aviation Ministry held a workshop on the next phase of the UDAN scheme, inaugurated by Minister Rammohan Naidu. This signals the government's continued focus on enhancing regional air connectivity under the 'Modified UDAN' scheme.
Background
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) is a regional connectivity scheme launched in 2016 to make air travel affordable and accessible. The 'Modified UDAN' is the next phase, announced by PM Modi, aiming to further expand connectivity and promote balanced regional development.
Key facts
The workshop on the next phase of UDAN was held by the Civil Aviation Ministry.
The workshop was inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu.
The 'Modified UDAN' scheme was launched by Prime Minister Modi.
The scheme aims to expand regional air connectivity across India.
It seeks to boost balanced development in various regions.
UDAN originally aimed to connect unserved and underserved airports.
The scheme is part of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) 2016.
Prelims pointers
- UDAN: Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik
- Launched in 2016 under NCAP 2016
- Ministry: Civil Aviation
- Implementing agency: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Key features: Viability Gap Funding (VGF), subsidized fares
- Modified UDAN: next phase announced by PM Modi
- Minister: Rammohan Naidu
Mains angles
- GS3: Infrastructure - Discuss the role of UDAN in enhancing regional connectivity and its impact on economic development.
- GS2: Government Policies - Critically examine the effectiveness of UDAN in achieving its objectives and challenges faced.