The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today launched UDAN – the Regional Connectivity Scheme for civil aviation, from Shimla Airport. Under this scheme, flights have begun today from Shimla, Nanded and Kadapa Airports.
The Prime Minister also unveiled an e-plaque to mark the laying of Foundation Stone of a Hydro Engineering College at Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.
The Prime Minister addressed the gathering at Shimla Airport, and also at Nanded and Kadapa via video link.
He said the lives of the middle class are being transformed, and their aspirations are rising. He said that given the right chance, they can do wonders. He added that the aviation sector in India is filled with opportunity. Mentioning the scheme name – UDAN – Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik – he said that aviation was once considered the domain of a select few, but that has changed now. He said the new civil aviation policy marks an opportunity to cater to the aspirations of the people of India. He said Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are becoming growth engines, and enhanced aviation connectivity between them will be beneficial. He said the UDAN scheme will help the tourism sector in Himachal Pradesh.
The lives of the middle class are being transformed and their aspirations are increasing. Given the right chance they can do wonders: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 27, 2017
The aviation sector in India is filled with opportunities: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 27, 2017
Earlier aviation was considered to be the domain of a select few. That has changed now: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 27, 2017
We had the opportunity to frame a civil aviation policy, which caters to aspirations of the people of India: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 27, 2017
Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities are becoming growth engines. If aviation connectivity is enhanced in these places, it will be beneficial: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 27, 2017
UDAN Scheme is going to help tourism sector in Himachal Pradesh: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 27, 2017
