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UNION CABINET DECISIONS

Revised UDAN Scheme

Approval for the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna

The Union Cabinet has approved the revised UDAN scheme, which will lead to the
construction of 100 new airports, 200 helipads, and 441 airstrips. This will extend air
services to new regions and enable people to benefit from convenient and accessible air
travel. Additionally, taking a major step towards accelerating India’s industrial growth,
the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) has been approved. Furthermore, approval
was also granted to several other significant proposals…

DECISION: Approval for the launch and im- Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
plementation of the Regional Connectivity n Enhanced access to affordable air travel facilities
Scheme—Revised UDAN—for a ten-year period for common citizens.
spanning from the financial year 2026-27 to n Improved access to emergency response capabil-
2035-36, with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore, ities and healthcare services in remote and hilly
supported by budgetary assistance from the regions.
Government of India. n Greater viability and sustainability for regional
IMPACT: airports and airline operators.
n Improvement in regional air connectivity in areas n Promotion of the indigenous aerospace sector
where air linkages are currently limited or which under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
remain underserved by air services. n Progress towards achieving the ‘Viksit Bharat
n Boost to economic growth, trade, and tourism in 2047’ goal.

DECISION: Approval for new-age plug-and-play n These parks will include modern infrastructure and
industrial development through the Bharat Au- housing for workers.
dyogik Vikas Yojna n This project is expected to generate large-scale
IMPACT: Under this scheme, ₹33,660 crore has employment. It will generate substantial direct and indirect
been allocated for the development of 100 plug- employment in manufacturing, logistics and services.
and-play industrial parks across the country.
n The scheme aims to develop world-class industrial DECISION: Approval of MSP funding of ₹1,718.56
infrastructure, unlock manufacturing potential, and crore to the Cotton Corporation of India for the
accelerate India's growth story. 2023-24 season to provide direct assistance to

n Industrial parks ranging from 100 to 1,000 acres will cotton farmers.
be developed under the scheme. Financial assistance IMPACT: This fund will help farmers secure a fair price
of up to ₹1 crore per acre will be provided. for their crop when market prices fall below the MSP.

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