Regional Connectivity News - Latest Updates & Headlines
651 UDAN routes operationalised nationwide, 87 routes in UP: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 18: Under the Regional Connectivity Scheme-Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN), 651 RCS routes have been operationalised, connecting 93 unserved and underserved airports, including 15 heliports and 2 water aerodromes (as on November 30) across the country, the Parliament was told on Thursday.
Passenger count for Vande Bharat train services surpasses 7.5 crore mark
New Delhi, Dec 16: The number of Vande Bharat services connecting major cities across India has gone up to 164 while the total number of passengers carried by these high-tech trains, since their launch in 2019, has crossed the 7.5 crore mark, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday.
Doha Forum urges economic engagement and connectivity for Afghanistan
Doha, December 8: On the second day of the Doha Forum, regional leaders and envoys discussed Afghanistan under the theme "Afghanistan's Recovery through Regional Connectivity", Tolo News reported.
Over 157 lakh passengers benefit from 3.27 lakh UDAN flights: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 4: More than 157 lakh passengers have been benefited from the operation of 3.27 lakh Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN, flights, connecting various destinations across the country including tier 2 cities, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
EAM Jaishankar, Afghanistan Minister discuss strengthening trade and connectivity
New Delhi, Nov 20: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Afghanistan's Industry and Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi held a meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to strengthen trade, connectivity and people-to-people ties between the two nations.
Manipur urges Centre to curb soaring airfares, seeks more flights for Imphal sector
New Delhi/Imphal, Nov 15: The Manipur government has once again urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to intervene and reduce the steep airfares on routes connected to Imphal and to introduce additional flights to and from Imphal airport, officials said on Saturday.
With US sanctions waiver, India to continue operations at Chabahar port, facilitating trade for countries like Afghanistan
New Delhi, Nov 10: Amidst the gloom among traders in Afghanistan over the closure of its border route by Pakistan, a new "opportunity has emerged" on its other side with the vast potential offered at Iran's Chabahar port, facilitating transit of goods, say reports from Kabul.
UDAN connects India as aviation targets $10 trillion economy by 2047: Report
New Delhi, Nov 7: India’s aviation story soars "bright, bold and beautiful" in its inclusiveness, with regional connectivity scheme UDAN(Ude Desh ka AamNagrik) weaving a national tapestry of mobility, where distance gives way to access and limitations transform into opportunities, a report said on Friday.
PM Modi to flag off 4 new Vande Bharat trains from Varanasi on Nov 8
New Delhi, Nov 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi and flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains on November 8 in a significant step towards expanding the country's modern rail infrastructure, an official said on Thursday.
HAL signs MoU with Russia's UAC to manufacture SJ-100 passenger aircraft in India
New Delhi, Oct 28: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Tuesday announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) for the production of the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in Moscow, Russia.
Union MoS Jitendra Singh announces special team visit to evaluate Kishtwar Airport under UDAN scheme
New Delhi, October 27: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Monday announced that a five-member special team from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airport Authority of India (AAI) will visit Kishtwar on October 28 for a two-day evaluation of the proposed airport project under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
Scindia meets FM Sitharaman to boost digital infra, regional connectivity
New Delhi, Oct 23: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday had a detailed discussion with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and senior ministry officials, exploring strategies to accelerate digital infrastructure development and regional connectivity.
MoCA celebrates 9th UDAN Anniversary
New Delhi, October 21: The Ministry of Civil Aviation is celebrating the 9th anniversary of the Regional Connectivity Scheme - UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik). The main celebration was held in New Delhi, chaired by the Secretary (Civil Aviation) and attended by the Chairman, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Members, AAI and other senior officers of the Ministry, according to a release.
UDAN serves over 1.56 crore passengers via 3.23 lakh flights: Govt
New Delhi, Oct 21: Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme has facilitated over 1.56 crore passengers through 3.23 lakh UDAN flights in nine years, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday.
From Gujarat salt to valley apples: Rail connectivity unlocks Kashmir's trade potential
New Delhi, Oct 19: Regional connectivity has reached a new high with the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. Passenger and freight train operations have also commenced, establishing a direct rail link between the Kashmir Valley, Jammu, and other parts of India.Â
Ministry of Railways sanctions final location survey for Devgarh Madariya-Marwar Junction broad gauge rail line
New Delhi, October 18: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the Final Location Survey (FLS) for a proposed 72 km broad gauge railway line connecting Devgarh Madariya to Marwar Junction in Rajasthan, paving the way for enhanced regional connectivity, economic growth, and improved logistics in the region.
Telangana sanctions funds for pre-feasibility study for Peddapalli airport
Hyderabad, Oct 13: The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 40.53 lakh to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) towards the pre-feasibility study fee for the proposed greenfield airport at Anthergaon in Peddapalli district.
Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi arrives in India
New Delhi, October 9: Afghanistan's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in New Delhi on Thursday on a week-long visit to India.
Navi Mumbai Airport will play vital role in enhancing regional connectivity: PM Modi
Navi Mumbai, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that Navi Mumbai International Airport is a project that offers a glimpse of Viksit Bharat.
Bihar government approves land acquisition for two airports
Patna, Oct 3: Nitish Kumar-led Cabinet on Friday approved a series of major decisions aimed at boosting Bihar's air connectivity and electoral infrastructure.
'One district, two products' boosts local economy and tourism: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun, October 1: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while laying the foundation stone and inaugurating urban development schemes, highlighted the government's push for tourism and local products.
Uttarakhand CM inaugurates air services for Pithoragarh-Munsyari, Almora-Haldwani routes
Dehradun, October 1: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday virtually inaugurated air services on the Pithoragarh-Munsyari-Pithoragarh and Haldwani-Almora-Haldwani routes under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN) from the Chief Minister's residence.
MP govt's helicopter service plan to boost tourism, connectivity
Bhopal, Sep 23: In a major push to enhance tourism and regional connectivity, the Madhya Pradesh government has unveiled a helicopter service plan covering three strategic sectors across the state.
Uttarakhand CM meets Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu for strengthening aviation infrastructure and disaster management
Dehradun, September 12: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met with the Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu for a discussion on strengthening aviation infrastructure in the state and resuming helicopter services for Char Dham Yatra.
Growth of Civil Aviation infrastructure, enhanced connectivity giving wings to aspirations of North East India: Union Minister Rammohan Naidu
Itanagar, September 5: Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu emphasised the need for deepening Centre-State-Industry collaboration for the accelerated growth of the Civil Aviation sector in the North East Region at the 3rd North East Aviation Summit in Arunachal Pradesh.
Growth of Civil Aviation infrastructure and enhanced connectivity giving wings to North East: Rammohan Naidu
New Delhi, September 4: The North East Region (NER) Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation 2025, along with the 3rd North East Aviation Summit, was held on Thursday in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
Centre backs plan to bolster civil aviation in eastern states
New Delhi, Aug 27: Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has emphasised the need for deepening centre-state-industry collaboration for the accelerated growth of the civil aviation sector in the eastern region, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
Assam Dy Speaker highlights positive impact of PM Modi, Amit Shah's frequent visits to North-East region
Guwahati, August 21: Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker Dr. Numal Momin highlighted the positive impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers' frequent visits to the North-East region.
Tamil Nadu: Hosur airport project gains momentum as site finalisation nears completion
Chennai, July 26: The proposed airport in Hosur is moving closer to reality, with the Tamil Nadu government likely to initiate land acquisition within the next three months, an official said.
IndiGo kicks off operations from Hindon airport with flights to 9 Indian cities
New Delhi, July 20: Low-cost airline IndiGo on Sunday announced the start of operations from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, as its second airport in the National Capital Region, after Delhi, with the launch of direct flights to nine major cities.
Ratlam set to join MP's aviation map for commercial jet operations: CM Mohan Yadav
Ratlam, June 27: In a move that could significantly boost regional connectivity and economic development, Ratlam is poised to get its own airport facility capable of handling commercial aircraft, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Friday.
India, Central Asia push for regional connectivity, capacity building through INSTC and Chabahar Port
New Delhi, June 6: At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, India and the Foreign Ministers of five Central Asian nations reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation through enhanced connectivity and human resource development through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and the Chabahar Port, aiming to strengthen trade and economic ties while bypassing certain geographic constraints.
At India-Central Asia Dialogue, Kyrgyzstan FM Kulubaev bats for deepening interconnectedness
Bishkek/New Delhi, June 6: Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeenbek Kulubaev on Friday emphasised the importance of further deepening the interconnectedness of the states of the region, including through the opening of direct flights and the development of transport infrastructure, as he addressed the 4th meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue hosted by India in New Delhi.
At India-Central Asia Dialogue, Kyrgyzstan FM Kulubaev bats for deepening interconnectedness
Bishkek/New Delhi, June 6: Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeenbek Kulubaev on Friday emphasised the importance of further deepening the interconnectedness of the states of the region, including through the opening of direct flights and the development of transport infrastructure, as he addressed the 4th meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue hosted by India in New Delhi.
IndiGo announces direct flight from Adampur to Mumbai
New Delhi, May 31: IndiGo announced on Saturday that the airline will offer exclusive daily direct flights between Mumbai and Adampur (Jalandhar).
Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Civil Aviation Minister to push major air connectivity projects
New Delhi, April 29: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday met with Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu to discuss the development of aviation infrastructure in the state, with a focus on improving air connectivity and promoting tourism.
UDAN's eight years: Scheme gives wings to common citizens, their dreams turning into reality
New Delhi, April 27: As 'Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik' (UDAN) program completes eight groundbreaking years on Sunday, it comes as a testament of inclusive growth because the affordable air travel is not limited to metros but has expanded to Tier – II and Tier – III cities.
Regional connectivity projects suffer massively due to political uncertainty in Bangladesh
Dhaka, April 17: Several projects in Bangladesh aimed at enhancing trade and connectivity with neighbouring countries, including India, have been facing unprecedented delays under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, local media reported on Thursday.
Akasa Air starts Delhi-Darbhanga flight service
Patna, April 4: In a major boost to air connectivity in North Bihar, Akasa Air launched its first flight from Delhi to Darbhanga on Friday.
PM Modi offers UPI link to BIMSTEC nations as booster shot for trade, tourism
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed linking India's UPI with the payment systems of the BIMSTEC member nations in an initiative to strengthen trade, industry and tourism in the regional grouping.