UDAN Scheme Boosts HP Connectivity: 2 Airports, 9 Helipads Identified
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News18•02-02-2026, 15:45
UDAN Scheme Boosts HP Connectivity: 2 Airports, 9 Helipads Identified
- •The government has identified two airports and nine helipads in Himachal Pradesh under the UDAN scheme to enhance regional air connectivity.
- •The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-UDAN), launched in 2016, aims to connect remote and unserved areas through a demand-based bidding mechanism.
- •Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated that 657 routes have been operationalized, benefiting 1.59 crore passengers nationwide.
- •The scheme is being extended to establish 120 new destinations over the next 10 years, prioritizing hilly, North Eastern, and Himalayan states.
- •38 RCS routes are operational in Himachal Pradesh, connecting 6 aerodromes including Shimla, Kullu, and several heliports, with budgetary support of up to Rs 13 crore per helipad.
Why It Matters: UDAN scheme expands air connectivity in Himachal Pradesh with new airports and helipads, prioritizing remote regions.
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