UDAN completes 10 yrs, flies 1.72 cr passengers across 687 routes

India's UDAN scheme has served 1.72 crore passengers across 687 routes and operated 3.68 lakh flights since its October 2016 launch, the government said ahead of its 10th anniversary. A total of 95 aerodromes are operational. The Modified UDAN scheme, launched July 4, allocates ₹28,840 crore over 10 years to sustain regional aviation growth.