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Cabinet clears revamped UDAN scheme, IVFRT extended till 2031

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the launch of the revamped Regional Connectivity Scheme, UDAN Scheme, for a period of ten years from 2026-27 to 2035-36, with a total outlay of Rs 28,840 crore aimed at expanding affordable air travel and strengthening regional connectivity across the country. Announcing the decision, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the modified scheme would deepen aviation access in underserved and unserved regions while supporting economic growth. "The scheme will significantly enhance regional air connectivity and make air travel more accessible for common citizens," he told reporters after the Cabinet meeting.

VIDEO | Delhi: Addressing cabinet press briefing, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) says, “A very important proposal has been approved today worth Rs 28,840 crore, which is the Modified UDAN scheme, essentially UDAN 2.0. Under UDAN 1.0, about 1.62 crore… pic.twitter.com/uKA8Fywx0n

The Cabinet also approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme for another five years, extending it from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031, with a budget outlay of Rs 1,800 crore, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced.


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