Launched in 2016, India’s UDAN scheme (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) has completed 8 years as of April 27, 2025. It aims to make flying affordable and connect Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities with major hubs. The scheme achieved major milestones through government support, fare caps, and industry collaboration. With new expansions planned, UDAN continues to drive inclusive air connectivity across India.

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• UDAN completed 8 years on April 27, 2025; launched in Oct 2016
• Scheme aims to make air travel affordable for common people
• Connects Tier-2, Tier-3 cities with major metros, boosts regional growth
• Over 400 air routes, 70+ airports added under multiple UDAN phases
• Govt offers Viability Gap Funding to airlines for non-profitable routes
• Fare caps imposed to keep regional flights affordable for all
• Airports under UDAN waive landing/parking charges; ATF duty capped
• UDAN 3.0 added seaplane, tourism routes; UDAN 4.0 focused on hilly/N-E areas
• New UDAN revamp to connect 120 more destinations, reach 4 crore new passengers
• Govt plans 50 new airports in 5 years; Krishi UDAN aids agri transport