Government Announces ₹30,000-Crore Plan for 100 New Airports
What Happened
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu announced that India will build 100 new airports over the next 10 years under the modified UDAN scheme, with an investment of about ₹30,000 crore. The plan aims to improve air connectivity in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, remote regions, and islands.
Key Takeaways
The expansion could significantly improve regional connectivity, support tourism and economic growth, and help India meet rising air travel demand. The move also strengthens India's ambition of becoming a major global aviation hub.