New Delhi [India], January 22 (ANI): The tableau of the Ministry of Civil Aviation showcases Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) and the rich dividends it has been yielding, said a press note issued by MoCA on Saturday.
The scheme, conceptualized by the ministry and implemented by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), aims to enhance regional connectivity in an economically sustainable and affordable manner.
In the aircraft-shaped tableau, the front part showcases women pilots depicting woman's power in India's aviation, as India tops in women commercial pilots globally.
The rear portion of the tableau shows the symbol of Buddhism and the motto of UDAN- Sab Uden, Sab Juden. The middle portion showcases the Buddha circuit, featuring Buddha Statue at Gaya where He attained enlightenment, Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath where he delivered his first sermon (Dharmachakra Parivartan) and the Mahaparinirvana Stupa, Kushinagar where he attained Mahaparinirvana, the ministry said.
"Both sides of the middle portion of the tableau depict heritage sites– Humayun tomb from North, Konark sun temple in East, Hampi temple chariot in South and Ajanta caves in West– connected with air services," it stated.
Humayun tomb is accessible through Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, Konark sun temple through Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneshwar, Hampi temple through Vidyanagar airport, and Ajanta caves can be reached via Aurangabad Airport, the note added.
Launched in 2016, the UDAN scheme aims to fulfil the common man's aspirations by following the vision of Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik with enhanced aviation infrastructure and air connectivity in tier II and III cities, as per the press note.
The first UDAN flight was flagged-off in 2017 at Shimla by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a short span of seven years, today 403 UDAN routes connect 65 underserved or unserved airports, including heliports and water aerodromes, and over 80 lakh people have benefited from it.
UDAN scheme has immensely benefited several pan-India sectors, including the hilly states, North-Eastern region and islands. UDAN airports have opened up the potential for employment, tourism, and better connectivity for the people. (ANI)
