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IndiGo Tops UDAN Subsidy Chart with ₹1,200 Crore

IndiGo Tops UDAN Subsidy Chart with ₹1,200 Crore
IndiGo Tops Regional Subsidy Chart With Over ₹1,200 Crore Viability Gap Funding Under UDAN Scheme; Alliance Air Gets Over ₹1,000 Crore · freepressjournal.in

IndiGo, India's largest airline, has received the most money from the government to help make flying cheaper in smaller cities.

This money, called viability gap funding, is part of a scheme called UDAN.

Over nine years, IndiGo got over ₹1,200 crore, and Alliance Air got over ₹1,000 crore.

Together, they got almost half of the total ₹4,881.10 crore given out.

This money helps airlines cover their costs when they start new routes in smaller cities.

It makes flying cheaper for people and helps new airlines grow.

Some people think this is good because it helps more people fly, while others think it might not be sustainable in the long run.

Key facts

Total Subsidy Disbursed
₹4,881.10 crore
IndiGo's Subsidy
₹1,201.13 crore
Alliance Air's Subsidy
₹1,007.51 crore
Number of Beneficiaries
15 airlines
Period Covered
2017-18 to 2026-27
Specific Route Funding
₹13.81 crore for Bengaluru-Salem-Bengaluru route

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