Cabinet approves Modified UDAN with ₹28,840 crore outlay
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What happened
- The Cabinet approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme–Modified UDAN for ten years, with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore [PIB].
- It includes ₹10,043 crore of viability gap funding for airline operators over 10 years [PIB].
Background
- UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), launched in 2016, connects underserved airports through VGF and concessions.
Why it matters
- Better connectivity for Tier-2/3 cities supports tourism and trade.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-03-25): the Cabinet approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme–Modified UDAN for ten years, with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore.
- Better connectivity for Tier-2/3 cities supports tourism and trade.
Quotable data pointIt includes ₹10,043 crore of viability gap funding for airline operators over 10 years.
PIB: Cabinet: Modified UDAN, 25 Mar 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: UDAN.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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Modified UDAN outlay
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Scheme period
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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UDAN uses
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Cabinet: Modified UDAN, 25 Mar 2026
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