What Happened
Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Pushes for Local Production Amid Growing Demand
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has emphasized the need for India to manufacture civil aircraft domestically, citing the country’s growing aviation industry and the potential for job creation. The Minister announced the launch of the next phase of UDAN, which aims to target 4 crore passengers over the next decade. The government plans to spend Rs 30,000 crore over the next ten years for the scheme, with contributions from states and stakeholders potentially taking the overall scale to Rs 60,000 crore. This development was reported by The New Indian Express.