Archive · 9 Jan 2026

India Spends ₹900 Crore on Non-Operational UDAN Airports

India Spends ₹900 Crore on Non-Operational UDAN Airports

The Indian government has spent a lot of money, about ₹900 crore, on 15 small airports that aren't being used.

These airports were built to help people travel to and from smaller towns, but many of them aren't working because there aren't enough flights or people using them.

The government has been giving money to keep these airports running, but it's not always working out.

Some experts say that without enough people wanting to fly, these airports can't make money.

There are also problems like bad weather and not enough planes.

Some people think that if the right airlines come in and make good plans, these airports could still be useful.

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