New Delhi, March 25 -- The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the launch and implementation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-Modified Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) for 10 years, with a total outlay of Rs.28,840 crore backed by government budgetary support.

Under the scheme, the government will develop 100 airports/airstrips, it said. The scheme, which will be in place from financial year (FY) 2026-27 to FY 2035-36, will cater to underserved and unserved airstrips, the government said.

"It will be a boost to economic growth, trade and tourism in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, support affordable air travel for common citizens, (help in) improved emergency response and healthcare access in remote a...