Salient Features

  • Caps airfare at ₹2,500 for 500-600 km flights.
  • Supports airlines through Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
  • Focuses on regional connectivity in Tier-II/III cities and rural areas.
  • Beneficiaries: Common citizens in underserved regions.
  • Implementing Authority: Airports Authority of India.
  • Sub-Schemes: Lifeline UDAN, Krishi UDAN, International Air Connectivity Scheme.