Q. Consider the following statements with reference to India’s aviation sector:
1.India has become the third-largest domestic aviation market in the world.
2.UDAN Scheme aims to improve the international footprint of India-based airline services.
Which of the statements(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. As of January 2024, India has achieved the position of the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market, surpassing Japan. This reflects the significant growth in passenger traffic within the country in recent years.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) Scheme aims to make air travel more affordable and accessible, particularly for people living in remote and underserved areas. The scheme was launched in 2016 with the aim of connecting underserved and unserved airports and making air travel more affordable for the common people.
Under the scheme, airlines are provided with viability gap funding to operate flights on regional routes, and passengers are offered subsidies to make air travel more affordable.
Source: Forum IAS
