4th round of UDAN scheme launched

The centre has launched the 4^th leg of the UDAN scheme in the first week of December, 2019. The UDAN or Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik scheme is a regional connectivity scheme introduced in 2016. It is a component under the National Civil Aviation Policy and is expected to function for a period of 10 years. The scheme is aimed at improving connectivity through air route in un-served and under-served regions of the country. This is to be achieved by revival of existing airports and air strips. Over the last 3 years the centre had awarded about 700 routes under the scheme. The 4^th leg will focus on developing air connectivity in hilly states, islands, north-east region, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. The centre looks to operationalise more than a 100 airports and 1000 air routes over the next 5 years.