India targets UDAN state MoUs in weeks, backing 10-year regional air-connectivity push
The government aims to complete UDAN MoUs with states within two to three weeks, alongside nearly ₹30,000 crore planned over a decade. Faster airport builds and expanded regional routes could lift passenger flows and support retail, food and services infrastructure at smaller airports.
What happened
India plans to complete state MoUs for the next UDAN phase within weeks, extending regional air connectivity for 10 years with nearly ₹30,000 crore in planned
Key facts
- 21 states have signed MoUs
- West Bengal signing scheduled for the 28th
- All MoUs targeted within 2-3 weeks
- UDAN extended for 10 years
- Up to ₹60,000 crore projected economic impact
- Over 90 airports operationalised in the previous decade
- Approximately 1.54 crore passengers served
- Airport construction target reduced from 3 years to 18 months
- Nearly ₹30,000 crore planned government deployment over 10 years
- At least five domestic carriers targeted with fleets of 100 aircraft each
- More than 350 operational airports envisioned by Viksit Bharat 2047
- ₹150 crore ECLGS support disbursed to SpiceJet
Why this matters
UDAN’s accelerated state agreements could open partnership, concession and acquisition opportunities across airport retail, travel services and last-mile infrastructure in emerging regional hubs.