Air connectivity soars high in the North Eastern region, all eight states linked via UDAN scheme

The  North Eastern region of India has achieved complete air connectivity with the states of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh being linked via air services since 2014. The Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, under the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme, has played a pivotal role in expanding air travel infrastructure, identifying 36 airports, heliports, and water aerodromes for the development and operation of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) flights.

As of now, 68 RCS routes have been operationalized in the North Eastern states, marking a substantial leap in the accessibility of air travel for the residents of the region.

Here's a snapshot of the air traffic data in the North Eastern states over the last three years:

The Minister of State of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, B. L. Verma, provided this information in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on December 16.Top of Form