Related Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions

Question 1: What is International UDAN Scheme?

Answer:

The international UDAN program is an offshoot of the domestic UDAN initiative. The idea is to link some of India’s smaller cities directly to regionally important overseas locations.

Question 2: What is Krishi Udan Scheme?

Answer:

The Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced it in August 2020 on international and national routes to help farmers transport agricultural products and increase their value realisation.

Question 3: Write some of the Major Objectives of the Udan Scheme.

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1. Increase the number of underserved or unserved airports in the United States by operationalizing and developing 425 underserved or unserved airports across the country.
2. The generation of jobs is aided by the development of air transportation infrastructure in remote locations.

Question 4: Write some of the Achievements of the UDAN Scheme?

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1. 387 routes and 60 airports have been operationalized, with 100 routes given just in the North East.
2. Under the KRISHI UDAN Scheme, 16 airports have been designated to improve the North East region’s export possibilities by establishing dual benefits of increased cargo movements and exports.

UDAN is a regional connectivity program by the Indian government. The full form of UDAN is Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik. Smaller regional airports are being planned to make aviation services more accessible to the general public. It’s one of the new policies that’s been in place since June 2016. Under the fourth phase of the UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme, the Civil Aviation Ministry has approved 78 new routes. Under the UDAN system, 766 routes have been approved thus far.