Wednesday, December 11, 2019

30 airports to become operational in the Northeast to boost tourism

Shillong: Bids are being invited under the UDAN scheme to build around 30 airports operational to boost tourism activities in Northeast India. Latest reports state that the Centre, under the fourth round of regional air connectivity UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, is inviting bids from companies to provide air services to six underserved and 24 unserved airports.

Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation stated that the ministry has also recognised one water aerodrome location, which is up for bidding in the region. It is expected that this move will not only promote tourism in this region but will also help transform the economic situation around.

Reports further suggest that the Ministry, under UDAN 4 scheme, is providing additional Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of around 25 per cent extra to airlines. In fact, the Centre will bear around 90 per cent of VGF and the remaining 10 per cent will be borne by state governments.
11/12/19 Times of India

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