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India Boosts Small‑Airport Program and Pilot Training

The civil aviation minister led a meeting in Mysuru to discuss the next phase of the U D A N scheme, which aims to connect remote areas with air travel.

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Key Points

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U D A N (Connecting Remote Areas by Planes) aims to make air travel affordable for farmers, businesses, and small towns.

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The government plans to spend an unprecedented amount of money to build more small airports across the country.

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Pilot training institutions are being ranked for transparency, helping students choose the right school.

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India wants to develop its own skilled aviation workforce rather than relying on foreign pilots.

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The national flying academy has increased aircraft usage and recorded a budget surplus for the first time in many years.

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Summary

Around ten thousand crore rupees have been invested in airport development and support for airlines over the past decade.

A new award of twenty‑eight thousand eight hundred forty crore rupees will fund the next stage of the program, expanding small airports and regional connectivity.

Flying Training Organisations have increased from 32 to 41, and the number of flying bases has risen to 63, improving pilot education and safety standards.

India is also focusing on emerging technologies such as drones and electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft, while strengthening aircraft maintenance and cargo services.

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New Words to Learn

11 words
aviation
the industry and activities involving aircraft and flying
regional
relating to a specific part of a country or area
inclusive
including all people, not leaving anyone out
economic growth
increase in the amount of goods and services produced in a country
innovation
new ideas, methods, or devices
drone
an unmanned aircraft that can be controlled remotely
eVTOL
electric aircraft that can take off and land vertically, like a flying car
MRO
maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft
air cargo
goods transported by airplane
viability gap funding
financial support to help new airline routes become profitable
benchmark
a standard or point of reference for comparison
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