Regional Connectivity Scheme

The Government kick-started the regional air connectivity (RCS) scheme – Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) – on by inviting initial proposals from operators to fly to airports which do not have regular flights. Operators have a six-week window to submit their initial proposals. The Government will take two-three days to scrutinise the proposals. Two weeks after the initial scrutiny, the Government will invite counter proposals from various operators keen to operate on RCS routes and announce the winner within 14 days. It allows only one operator to fly on a RCS route for three years.