• UDAN is a Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) to stimulate regional air connectivity and making air travel affordable to masses.
• It was formulated based on review of National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016.
• Airports Authority of India (AAI) is designated as implementing agency.
• RCS-UDAN was awarded Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration under Innovation Category for year 2020.
• In last five years, UDAN has increased the regional air connectivity in country.
• UDAN created a framework based on need and led to formulation of: o Lifeline UDAN (transportation of medical cargo during pandemic). o Krishi UDAN (value realization of agriculture products especially in North eastern Region and tribal districts). o International UDAN routes for NER to explore International Connectivity from / to Guwahati and Imphal.