The original UDAN Scheme was launched in October 2016 with the objective of making air travel affordable and strengthening connectivity to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the modified UDAN 2.0 scheme with an outlay of Rs 28,840 crore, aimed at strengthening regional air connectivity and expanding aviation infrastructure across the nation. The new scheme will be in operation for ... [2698 chars]