Waiting for another take-off: Dealing with U.P.’s stalled airports
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Summary
Over the past few years, several airports have been inaugurated across second- and third-tier cities of Uttar Pradesh to boost regional connectivity. However, operations at a number of these have been discontinued within weeks of launch, prompting questions over planning, viability and the gap between infrastructure expansion and sustained services
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right