With UDAN, everyone can fly for cheap in India
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Modi's gift to aam aadmi
The first regional flight under the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme will be between Shimla and Delhi and PM Narendra Modi will flag off the first flight on April 27, the aviation ministry announced.
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For better regional connectivity
The aviation ministry launched ‘Ude Deshka Aam Naagrik’ (UDAN) Regional Connectivity Scheme in October, 2016. Under the scheme, the government will provide air connectivity to unserved and underserved airports in the country.
The UDAN Scheme is a key component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) which was released on June 15, 2016.
The UDAN Scheme is a key component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) which was released on June 15, 2016.
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Easy on pocket
The connectivity is being provided at a subsidised fare of Rs 2,500 for per hour of flights.
The aviation ministry will fund the subsidy by charging a landing fee on airlines operating on the trunk routes.
The aviation ministry will fund the subsidy by charging a landing fee on airlines operating on the trunk routes.
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Flight for all
"Airfare for a 1-hour journey of appx. 500 km on a fixed wing aircraft or for 30 minute journey on a helicopter would be capped at Rs. 2,500," the PMO said.
"This with proportionate pricing for routes of different stage lengths and flight duration," it said.
"This with proportionate pricing for routes of different stage lengths and flight duration," it said.