New Delhi, March 25 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the launch and implementation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Modified UDAN - for ten years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36.

It has a total outlay of Rs 28,840 crore with the budgetary support of the Government of India.

The Modified Udan aims to enhance regional air connectivity to underserved and unserved areas while supporting affordable air travel for common citizens.

Briefing the media on the Cabinet decisions on Wednesday, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw provided details on the scheme's implementation framework. The government intends to use the outlay to boost economic growth, trade, and tourism in Tier-II and Tier-III ci...