As of April 1, 2026, the Union Cabinet’s ambitious Modified UDAN (Regional Connectivity Scheme) has officially entered its implementation phase. With a massive ₹28,840 crore war chest, this decade-long mission (2026–2036) is set to redefine Indian travel by "unboxing" 100 new airports and 200 modern helipads, making affordable air travel the new standard for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.