To boost regional connectivity, the government on Saturday announced a modified UDAN scheme to connect 120 new destinations that will help carry 4 crore passengers in the next 10 years.
Presenting the Union Budget for 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said greenfield airports will be facilitated in Bihar.
Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) -- the regional air connectivity scheme -- has so far connected 88 airports and has helped operationalise 619 routes.