UDAN carries 1.72 Cr passengers, connects 687 regional routes in 10 years: Samrat

Patna, Oct 23 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Friday said the Centre's UDAN regional connectivity scheme had facilitated air travel for 1.72 crore passengers and operationalised 687 regional routes over the past decade. Choudhary highlighted the achievements of the scheme, saying it had improved connectivity, accelerated regional development, and opened up new avenues for employment and economic growth. According to the data shared by the Chief Minister, 95 airports, airstrips and water aerodromes were operationalised under the scheme between 2016 and 2026. More than 3.68 lakh flights were also operated during the period. Choudhary said the scheme had helped…