PM Modi Launches Viksit UDAN Scheme to Boost Regional Air Travel

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PM Modi launched Viksit UDAN, the revamped Regional Connectivity Scheme, aiming to create a complete aviation ecosystem.
The scheme, with a Rs 28,840 crore outlay, focuses on airport development, helicopter connectivity, and indigenous aircraft to ensure long-term sustainability beyond initial subsidies.

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PM Modi launched Viksit UDAN, the revamped Regional Connectivity Scheme, aiming to create a complete aviation ecosystem. The scheme, with a Rs 28,840 crore outlay, focuses on airport development, helicopter connectivity, and indigenous aircraft to ensure long-term sustainability beyond initial subsidies.

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