7 years on, has govt’s Udan scheme made flying easier?
Sunday, 29 October 2023
Nearly 74% of flight operators have exited and only 23% of the routes awarded under the Udan scheme are operational, according to a CAG audit report. The scheme, launched in 2016, aimed to improve air connectivity for tier-2 and tier-3 cities. However, more than half of the routes that started operations have shut down, and 9 out of 19 operators awarded routes never commenced flights. Smaller players struggle with compliance and operational requirements, while bigger airlines have received substantial funding, giving them an unfair advantage.
Nearly 74% of flight operators have exited and only 23% of the routes awarded under the Udan scheme are operational, according to a CAG audit report. The scheme, launched in 2016, aimed to improve air connectivity for tier-2 and tier-3 cities. However, more than half of the routes that started operations have shut down, and 9 out of 19 operators awarded routes never commenced flights. Smaller players struggle with compliance and operational requirements, while bigger airlines have received substantial funding, giving them an unfair advantage.
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