India is set to invest $3.06 billion to strengthen its aviation ecosystem and improve regional connectivity. The plan includes developing 100 new airports, aiming to make air travel more accessible across the country.
The revamped UDAN scheme has been approved for a 10-year period from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36. The initiative focuses not only on infrastructure development but also on making regional routes financially viable for airlines.
According to Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, the total investment includes significant budgetary support along with viability gap funding (VGF) to encourage airline participation and expand connectivity to underserved regions.
With India emerging as the world’s fastest-growing aviation market, this investment is expected to boost economic growth and job creation, while addressing challenges like infrastructure gaps and high operational costs.