Over ten thousand crore rupees have been spent on airport projects in the last ten years.
A new award of twenty‑eight thousand eight hundred forty crore rupees will support the next phase of the program.
Flying schools grew from 32 in 2020 to 41 in 2026, and flying bases increased from 32 to 63.
India wants to train pilots at home instead of hiring them from other countries.
The U D A N program (Connecting Remote Areas by Planes) is funding these airports.
Flying schools, called Flying Training Organisations, are increasing to teach more pilots.
New technology like drones and electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft is being explored.
The plan also aims to keep flights safe and affordable for everyone.
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