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Centre agrees to provide funding for construction of heliports under UDAN scheme

Union Minister directed Kangra Airport expansion feasibility report finalization within two months. The Centre will fund heliport construction across the hill state under the UDAN scheme. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister discussed strengthening air connectivity and aviation infrastructure with the minister. Land acquisition for Kangra Airport expansion is already completed by…

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Madhya Pradesh gets four new flight routes, Bhopal, Rewa, Jabalpur linked to Patna, Kolkata

In a significant boost for air travel in Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal has welcomed four new flights, enhancing its connectivity. The new routes now link Bhopal to Rewa and Patna, while Rewa expands its horizons towards Jabalpur and Kolkata. Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu emphasized the success of the UDAN scheme…

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Government to extend UDAN viability support from 3 to 5 years: Civil Aviation Minister

The UDAN regional connectivity scheme will extend financial support for airlines. This support will now last for five years, phased in a tapered approach. The Indian government has allocated a significant outlay for civil aviation development. New airports and terminals are being added rapidly across the country. This revamped scheme…

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Akasa Air plans to operate flights under UDAN scheme, says CEO Vinay Dube

Akasa Air is set to join the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, with CEO Vinay Dube confirming a steady influx of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The airline plans significant capacity growth, aiming for 30% this fiscal year and 30-40% over the next 4-5 years. Despite industry-wide delivery challenges, Akasa Air's fleet…

The Economic Times

Adani Group, Brazil's Embraer finalise Dholera for setting up aircraft assembly line

Adani Group and Embraer have selected Dholera in Gujarat for a regional jet assembly line. This collaboration aims to boost India's aircraft manufacturing capabilities. Embraer sees significant potential in the Indian market for civilian and defense aircraft. The facility will support India's Regional Transport Aircraft program and the UDAN scheme.…

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Govt says UDAN generating demand for new aircraft; 499 routes operationalised so far

The government said 499 routes have been operationalised so far under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, which was launched six years ago, and has facilitated the travel of more than 1.3 crore people.

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M.K. Stalin points to CAG report to charge BJP with corruption in podcast series

TN CM Stalin: BJP govt led by PM Modi made of communalism, corruption, corporate capitalism, cheating & character assassination. INDIA Coalition & its leaders shedding light on this, tearing apart BJP's facade. CAG report proves BJP corrupt & unable to fulfill promises. People of India must unite to end BJP's…

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Mallikarjun Kharge cites CAG report to slam ‘lies’ about UDAN scheme

The UDAN scheme was launched in October 2016 to provide air connectivity to tier-2 and tier-3 cities and towns at an affordable cost. In a post on social media, Mallikarjun Kharge said that the Modi government’s promise of enabling the common people to travel by air has not been fulfilled…

The Hindu

Morning digest | Stress-relief sessions on for 10,000 children in 350 Manipur relief camps; ‘designed’ disruptions lower the dignity of the House, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day.

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Unused UDAN routes will be up for re-bidding: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Discontinued routes under the government’s regional connectivity scheme (RCS), also known as UDAN, are being put up for bidding again, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said

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Airport sector to see Rs 1 lakh crore investment; Pawan Hans to start UDAN chopper flights in Assam

NEW DELHI: India will see an investment of almost Rs 1 lakh crore in the airport sector over the next few years to both build new airports and expand existing ones.

The Times of India

Rajasthan first in country to give free sanitary pads to women: Minister for women and child development Mamta Bhupesh

JAIPUR: On the International Menstruation Day on Saturday, minister for women and child development Mamta Bhupesh said that Rajasthan is the first state in the country to distribute free sanitary napkins to women.

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