PM Modi acknowledges achievements of six years of UDAN scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has acknowledged the achievements of six years of Regional Connectivity Scheme, UDAN. Responding to the tweet by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Mr. Modi said, that the last nine years have been transformative for India’s aviation sector.

Today, with 473 routes and 74 operational airports, heliports, and water aerodromes became the game-changer for the Indian aviation sector. Prime Minister said that existing airports have been modernised, new airports have been built at quick pace and record number of people are flying. He said, this enhanced connectivity has given a big impetus to commerce and tourism.