RCS scheme to increase number of operational airports to 118 from 75

NEW DELHI: The government's Regional connectivity scheme to increase total number of operational airports in the country to 118 airports, says aviation minister Jayant Sinha.

"Based on the first phase of bidding for airports, the UDAN scheme is going to be a game changer, as it will increase the total number of operational airport in the country to 118 from 75 now," said minister of state of civil aviation Jayant Sinha.

Sinha said that they received bids for 11 bidders for 43 new airports and offering services to 190 UDAN routes.

"A number of bidders are companies, who are starting scheduled flights for the first time," said Sinha.

He, however, refused to share the names of the companies because they are inviting counter bids for all the bids.