New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Development work at four of the six airports selected under the Centre’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN in Jharkhand has been completed, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply to a question raised by House member Parimal Nathwani.According to the government, the airports covered under the scheme in Jharkhand are Bokaro, Dumka, Jamshedpur, Hazaribagh, Deoghar and Daltonganj.Flight operations are a…
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Jaipur, July 20 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore said on Monday that the Central government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is working at a rapid pace to strengthen regional air connectivity and ensure that the benefits of development reach every corner of the country. Rathore said the Ministry of Civil Aviation launched the revised UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme on July 4, 2026, under which 120 new unserved and underserved destinations will be connected to the co…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The modified UDAN Scheme (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), launched with an outlay of Rs 28,840 crore to bring more regional towns on the country’s air map, envisions the building of 100 new airports and 200 modern helipads as part of the another transformative aviation journey in India, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Friday.The earlier Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN, which was launched in October 2016, was a major step towards making air tr…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s UDAN scheme has brought Daman its first direct flight to Delhi, according to an official statement on Friday.The minister described the event as a major milestone that will boost tourism, trade, investment and employment in the Union Territory, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.He made the remarks after flagging off the inaugural Alliance Air flight on the Daman-Delhi-Da…
Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India successfully overcame the most severe global energy crisis of the 21st century through timely decisions, strategic planning, and strong diplomatic engagement, asserting that “New India” turned global challenges into opportunities. Addressing a massive public gathering after dedicating the Rajasthan refinery at Pachpadra in Balotra district to the nation and launching multiple development projects worth more than Rs 1….
Jodhpur, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport, marking a significant milestone in Rajasthan’s aviation infrastructure. The Rs 480-crore project is expected to strengthen regional air connectivity, enhance passenger convenience, and provide a major boost to tourism, trade, and economic activity in western Rajasthan.The newly constructed terminal spans more than 23,000 square metres and has the capacity to handle 20 lakh (2…
Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a landmark visit to Rajasthan on Saturday, where he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 1.06 lakh crore spanning infrastructure, transport, energy, railways, aviation, urban mobility, and renewable energy.The Prime Minister’s visit covers Jodhpur, Balotra, Jaipur, and the Bikaner region, with key highlights including the inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery, the ne…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure on Thursday approved two key projects that are expected to significantly enhance connectivity and strengthen public transport infrastructure in the state.The projects include a 3.55-km connector linking the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Sea Link to Bandra Fort and an elevated metro rail extension from Kanhan River to Kanhan City under Nagpur Metro Rail Phase-2.Chief Minister Fadnavis said the co…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Brazilian plane manufacturer Embraer sees a major opportunity in setting up a base in India for its smaller jets as the company tries to position itself as an alternative to aerospace giants Airbus and Boeing, with airlines looking to cut soaring fuel costs and increasing delays in delivery of aircraft from the world’s Big-2 plane makers, according to a report. “The company is now placing particular focus on India and the Gulf, two markets where it sees major growth o…
Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) The possibility of a civil enclave at Air Force Station Kalaikunda in West Midnapore district of West Bengal has been revived following the change of government in the state.For over a decade, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) have been pursuing the matter with the West Bengal government. However, little progress was made regarding land acquisition and the creation of necessary infrastructure, including road connectivity to the neares…