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PM Modi launches UDAN-Regional Connectivity Scheme for Civil Aviation-from Shimla

| | Apr 27, 2017, at 10:12 pm
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched UDAN – the Regional Connectivity Scheme for civil aviation, from Shimla Airport.

Under this scheme, flights have begun from Shimla, Nanded and Kadapa Airports on Thursday.


The PM also unveiled an e-plaque to mark the laying of Foundation Stone of a Hydro Engineering College at Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.

He  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.

"Given the right chance, they can do wonders," said Modi.

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.

"The new civil aviation policy marks an opportunity to cater to the aspirations of the people of India. Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are becoming growth engines, and enhanced aviation connectivity between them will be beneficial," PM Modi said.

He said the UDAN scheme will help the tourism sector in Himachal Pradesh.

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