Latest UDAN scheme News & Updates

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said India needs to remain vigilant amid the worsening geopolitical situation in West Asia, while asserting that the current developments are “not worrisome for India at present”.Speaking to reporters during his first visit to Ranchi, the minister said the government and key sectors, including aviation, were closely monitoring the evolving situation and preparing strategies to deal with any possible …

Patna, May 19 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday chaired two high-level meetings at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, focusing on India–Nepal border management and the expansion of civil aviation infrastructure in the state. At a review meeting held at the ‘Samvad’ auditorium, the Chief Minister assessed security arrangements along the India–Nepal border, describing it as a highly sensitive zone.Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit informed that a high-level meeting on b…

Patna, May 15 (IANS) Following the formal handover of security responsibilities at Darbhanga Airport, Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Praveer Ranjan, visited the airport to assess operational preparedness and welfare arrangements for deployed personnel. He was accompanied by senior officers, including Binita Thakur and Senthil Avoodai Krishna Raj S.During the visit, the DG inspected barrack accommodations, mess facilities, the Security Hold Area (SHA), and other…

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Air India on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘hub-and-spoke’ push to develop India into a global aviation hub, while announcing plans to launch international routes from Varanasi under the proposed hub-and-spoke model.Tata Group-owned airline’s CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson described the government’s initiative as a ‘transformative step’ for the aviation sector, saying it would strengthen connectivity and enable optimal use of airport in…

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India’s unique geographical location between the eastern and western hemispheres provides a natural advantage in emerging as a global transit hub, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has stressed.He said that the country has developed the strategy after extensive deliberations with all the stakeholders. “I am deeply grateful to Home Minister Amit Shah for his active support in advancing the proposal,” said Naidu while reviewing the readiness of Delhi Airport …

Raipur/Bilaspur, April 22 (IANS) In a significant boost to regional connectivity, Bilaspur town of Chhattisgarh is set to be directly linked with the national Capital Delhi through a new flight service commencing on May 3.Operated by Alliance Air, the service will run every Sunday from Bilasa Devi Kevat Airport, fulfilling a long-standing demand of residents and travellers for seamless access to New Delhi.According to the schedule, the aircraft will depart Bilaspur at 6:45 P.M. and land at Indir…

Bhopal, April 7 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a series of farmer-friendly initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, cultural programmes, and inter-state cooperation measures aimed at boosting agriculture, connectivity, tourism, and economic ties.After the cabinet meeting, MSME Minister Chetanya Kashyap highlighted key decisions, emphasising priority support for marginal farmers and seamless procurement processes.He said, “Wheat procurement in the state is set to begin from Apr…

Bhavnagar/Navi Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Gujarat’s Bhavnagar was directly connected to Navi Mumbai by air on Sunday as the first flight on the new route was flagged off, marking an expansion in regional air connectivity and linking the city more closely with major domestic and international networks.The inaugural service, launched from Bhavnagar Airport, was flagged off by Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu.The aircraft was accorded a water salute before departure, signifying the f…

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday said the Noida International Airport at Jewar — inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi — will emerge as a major hub for employment, investment and economic growth, benefiting not just Uttar Pradesh but the entire country.Addressing the inauguration ceremony in the presence of PM Modi, Naidu termed the launch a moment of pride for the nation and said the airport would significantly boost the region’s developme…

Noida, March 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday credited farmers for ushering in what he described as a “new phase of development” in Uttar Pradesh, while also highlighting their role in ethanol production and providing “huge relief” to the country during a period of global uncertainty.Speaking after inaugurating Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh’s Jewar, the Prime Minister underscored the transformative impact of improved connectivity on the region’s ag…