- The focus of this round is on Category-2 (20-80 seats) and Category-3 (>80 seats) aircraft. The scheme will add or revive air strips closer to wildlife sanctuaries, tourist destinations or spiritual places located in tier II and tier III cities.
- The earlier stage length cap of 600 km is waived off and there is no restriction on the distance between the origin and destination of the flight.
- Viability gap funding (VGF) to be provided will be capped at 600 km stage length for both Priority and Non-Priority areas which was earlier capped at 500 km.
- No predetermined routes would be offered. Only Network and Individual Route Proposal proposed by airlines will be considered.
- The airlines would be required to submit an action/business plan after 2 months from the issuance of LoA wherein they submit their aircraft acquisition plan/availability of aircraft, crew, slots, etc. at the time of the Technical Proposal.
Question:
Q.1 What is the aim of UDAN 5.0?a. To enhance connectivity to remote and regional areas
b. To reduce air pollution
c. To increase road connectivity
d. To increase sea connectivity
