New Delhi, March 25 -- The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs.28,840 crore project to revamp India's regional air connectivity scheme and cleared a Rs.1,800 crore upgrade of the country's immigration system.

The cabinet cleared a modified version of the Udan scheme, from FY27 to FY36, to expand connectivity to underserved regions by developing 100 airports from existing airstrips and supporting the operations of regional aerodromes.

Mint had reported on 29 November 2024, quoting sources, that the government had identified around 150 small airports and airstrips for modernisation and development to cater to rising passenger and air cargo demand.

The plan includes Rs.12,159 crore for airport development, Rs.3,661 crore for 200 heli...