Taking the next stride in boosting regional aerial connectivity in India under RCS-UDAN (Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) of the Government of India, the second direct flight commenced operations on Friday from Hyderabad, Telangana to Nashik, Maharashtra.
- The Hyderabad – Nashik route received a massive demand from the passengers owing to the trade & tourism opportunities possessed by the Nashik city.
- Nashik is also called the city of pilgrimage.
- It is one of the 4 pilgrimage sites that organises Kumbh Mela which is held once every 12 years.
- The gateway city for the Shirdi Sai Temple and Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik in itself is a pilgrim tourist destination due to the presence of holy temples.
- Moreover, it is also known as the Grape and Wine capital of India.
- Furthermore, the city is home to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Aircraft Division Nashik that manufactures MiG & Su aircraft along with K-13 missiles.
- In addition to these, Nashik has also been a cluster for many big manufacturers like Mahindra & Mahindra, Bosch, ABB, Crompton Greaves, ThyssenKrupp, CEAT, etc.
So far, 297 routes and 53 airports have been operationalized under the UDAN scheme.
20/11/20 ZeeBiz
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