Photo: ReutersShimla: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said dozens of new airports in the country will be connected by flights over the next one year under the regional connectivity Udan scheme. If aviation connectivity is enhanced in these places, it will be beneficial.The aviation sector in India is filled with opportunities,” he said. The regional connectivity scheme is intended to connect small towns by air. The regional aviation scheme, which will be in operation for 10 years, envisages providing connectivity to un-served and under-served cities and towns by reviving existing airstrips and airports. To reduce the cost of operations, the Centre will provide concessions in the form of reduced excise on value-added tax (VAT), service tax and flexibility in code sharing at airports under the regional connectivity scheme.

Source: Mint April 27, 2017 07:18 UTC