UDAN to improve regional air connectivity!

Q.  Union Government on 21st Oct 2016 launched the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN. What does UDAN stand for?
- Published on 24 Oct 16

a. Ude Desh Ke Aam Naagrik
b. Ude Duniya Ke Aam Naagrik
c. Ude Desh Ke Aam Naujawan
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Ude Desh Ke Aam Naagrik
 
UDAN to improve regional air connectivity!Centre on 21st Oct 2016 launched the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN or Ude Desh Ke Aam Naagrik which seeks to get people to fly in smaller towns
  • The scheme is expected to launch by January 2017
  • The scheme UDAN envisages providing connectivity to unserved and underserved airports pf the country through the revival of airstrips and airports
  • Scheme will be in operation for around 10 years
  • This is a unique based market mechanism to build regional connectivity under which airlines will bid for seat subsidies
  • Scheme promises affordability, connectivity, growth and development
  • The scheme aims to increase ticketing volume from 80-300 million by 2022
  • Under the scheme, airlines will have complete freedom to enter into code sharing with larger aviation airlines for connectivity and they will be exempted from various airport charges
  • Airlines will get exclusive rights for three years to fly on a particular region route
  • Airlines will get exclusive rights for three years to fly on a certain regional route
  • Airfares will be capped at INR 2500 for an hour long flight on regional flights
  • A financial stimulus will be given in the form of concessions from Central and State governments and airport operators
  • Viability gap funding to the interested airlines to kick off operations from such airports so passenger fares are kept affordable
  • Under UDAN interested airline and helicopter operators can start operations on unconnected rules by submitting proposals to Implementing Agency
  • Selected airline operator will have a minimum of 9 and maximum of 40 UDAN seats
  • Airport operators will not impose Land and Parking charges and Terminal Navigation Landing Charges in addition to discounts on Route Navigation Facility Charges
  • A regional connectivity scheme is also in place

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