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Modified UDAN Scheme
July 8 , 2026
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- The Union Cabinet has approved the Modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme for 2026–27 to 2035–36 with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore.
- The scheme aims to improve regional air connectivity by developing 100 existing airstrips into UDAN airports.
- It also proposes the construction of 200 modern helipads in remote and difficult areas.
- Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support for airlines has been extended from 3 years to 5 years to improve regional flight operations.
- The scheme promotes the use of indigenous aircraft and helicopters, including HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) Dhruv and Dornier aircraft, under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
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