UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) - Regional Connectivity Scheme
Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Regional air connectivity scheme to make flying affordable for the common citizen by capping airfares on unserved and underserved routes. Revival of unused airports and subsidised operations for airlines.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Historical Record
Published Friday, 21 October 2016
Affected Population All citizens, 8 million truck operators
Key Numbers
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Bharatmala: 83,677 km national highways
Vande Bharat: 75 train sets operational
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA I BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right