Pune, Oct. 15 -- The Solapur-Mumbai and Amravati-Pune air routes have been selected for Maharashtra under the Centre's modified UDAN scheme to strengthen regional air connectivity, union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said today.
The proposed services will connect Solapur and Amravati with major economic, industrial and educational centres in the state. The initiative is expected to benefit students, entrepreneurs, traders, tourists and other passengers, Mohol said.
Under the revised scheme, states can propose four air routes and two airports through a challenge-based selection process, taking into account passenger demand and regional connectivity requirements.
Solapur, known for its textile industry, trade, religi...