Thursday, February 13, 2025

Union Budget 2025: Announcement of 120 New Flight Destinations, 3 Greenfield Airports in Bihar

The Union Budget 2025 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha amidst opposition protests. During her speech, she emphasized the government’s focus on development for all. One key announcement was the expansion of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme to connect 120 new locations across the country. The aim is to add 4 crore new passengers to air travel.


Key Highlights:

  1. New Greenfield Airports in Bihar:
    Three new greenfield airports will be developed in Bihar.
  2. Development of Small Airports and Helipads:
    Small airports and helipads will be built in hilly regions and remote areas, including aspirational and northeastern districts.
  3. Expansion of UDAN Scheme:
    Over the next 10 years, 120 new airports will be built under this scheme to improve air connectivity.
  4. Boost for Regional Connectivity:
    The government aims to transform air travel in areas lacking adequate rail and road transport options.

Background of UDAN Scheme:

  • The UDAN scheme was launched by the Modi government in 2016 to provide affordable air travel for common citizens, especially in remote regions.
  • The scheme’s first flight between Delhi and Shimla was flagged off by PM Modi on April 27, 2017.
  • PM Modi once mentioned that he wants to see people in slippers boarding flights, symbolizing affordable air travel for everyone.

Other Announcements in the Budget:

  1. Support for Women and Marginalized Entrepreneurs:
    The government will provide loans up to Rs. 2 crore for first-time women entrepreneurs, as well as for SC and ST entrepreneurs.
  2. Tourism Development:
    50 tourist destinations will be developed to promote tourism.
  3. More Cities Connected by Air:
    100 new cities will be connected under the UDAN scheme.

The budget highlights the government’s commitment to improving regional air connectivity and supporting entrepreneurship for inclusive growth.

Hot this week

Cyber Cell Takes Action Against Coldplay Concert Ticket Black Marketing

Coldplay Concert Tickets: The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has taken...

Rajat Patidar Becomes RCB’s New Captain for IPL 2025

RCB Captain IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has...

Mrunal Thakur Praises Kangana Ranaut’s Film Emergency

Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur recently watched Kangana Ranaut’s film...

Signs of Kidney Damage at Night: Know the Symptoms

The kidneys are an important part of our body....

Instagram’s New Feature for Kids: More Safety, Less Worry for Parents

Meta has launched a new feature on Instagram for...

Topics

Cyber Cell Takes Action Against Coldplay Concert Ticket Black Marketing

Coldplay Concert Tickets: The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has taken...

Rajat Patidar Becomes RCB’s New Captain for IPL 2025

RCB Captain IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has...

Mrunal Thakur Praises Kangana Ranaut’s Film Emergency

Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur recently watched Kangana Ranaut’s film...

Signs of Kidney Damage at Night: Know the Symptoms

The kidneys are an important part of our body....

Controversy Over UP Government’s Ad for Mahakumbh

In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the Magh Purnima Snan (holy...

Pakistan Fan’s Big Statement Before Champions Trophy Match Against India

The Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan,...

Delhi Election Result 2025: Devendra Yadav’s Big Statement on Congress’ Defeat

The Delhi Congress President, Devendra Yadav, has spoken about...

Related Articles

Popular Categories