India to develop 100 new airports with ₹30,000 crore UDAN scheme

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said India plans to develop 100 new airports with an outlay of ₹30,000 crore under the UDAN scheme. The expansion is aimed at boosting connectivity as air travel demand increases across the country.

The minister highlighted that expanding airport infrastructure would be crucial to meet growing aviation demand. The move is part of efforts to enhance regional connectivity and develop underserved areas.