Prime Minister launches the Next Phase of UDAN – Viksit UDAN

In a major boost to India’s civil aviation sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the next phase of UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) and inaugurated the New Terminal Building (NTB) at Jodhpur Airport, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to expanding regional air connectivity and developing world-class aviation infrastructure.

The event was held in the august presence of Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Governor of Rajasthan; Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan; Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation; Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism; Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and other dignitaries.

Launched in October 2016, the UDAN Scheme has transformed regional connectivity by operationalising 669 routes and connecting 95 airports, heliports and water aerodromes, benefitting over 1.66 crore passengers. Building on this success, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, approved the Modified UDAN Scheme on 25 March 2026 with an outlay of approximately ₹29,000 crore over the next ten years to accelerate aviation-led development and advance the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.(UPDATED ON 4TH JUNE 2026)