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Centre to sign MoUs with 22 states for next phase of UDAN

  • The Ministry of Civil Aviation signed MoUs with 19 states to begin the next phase of the UDAN regional connectivity scheme and its Challenge Mode framework.
  • The revamped program has a 10-year outlay of about Rs 29,000 crore and aims to connect 120 destinations, establish 200 helipads, and serve four crore passengers.
  • Airports Authority of India Chairman Vipin Kumar said Challenge Mode aims to turn nearly 100 unused airstrips into operational airports.
  • Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said the redesigned program seeks to build a reliable and commercially sustainable regional aviation network.
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Under the modified UDAN scheme, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and 21 states have signed MoUs, giving states a more active role. States will be required to identify airstrips or aerodromes and develop projects to expand air services.

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Latestly broke the news in Mumbai, India on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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