PICS: PM Narendra Modi flags off first UDAN flight under RCS with Rs. 2500 starting fare, in Shimla !
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off first UDAN flight under RCS on Shimla-Delhi sector on 27th April, 2017. Simultaneously, PM Modi will also flag off the inaugural UDAN flights on Kadapa – Hyderabad and Nanded-Hyderabad sectors. To make air travel accessible to citizens in regionally important cities, the Ministry launched 'Ude Deshka Aam Naagrik' (UDAN) Regional Connectivity Scheme in October, 2016.
The UDAN Scheme is a key component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) which was released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on 15th June, 2016. The AAI followed a transparent bidding process by inviting interested bidders and airline operators to submit their Initial Proposals under the provisions of Regional Connectivity Scheme and subsequently inviting counter proposals against such Initial Proposals.
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