100-day Plan for Civil Aviation Sector 

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The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation recently announced a 100-day plan for India’s civil aviation sector. On this occasion, the policy measures and development of airports and heliports were also unveiled. 

Key Highlights: 

• As per the plan, six heliports will be developed in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand under the regional air connectivity scheme called UDAN. 

• A new policy for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities was also announced. 

• Under the 100-day target, three main foundations are infrastructure, policy targets and reforms initiative. Under it, four airports will be made operation or developed optimally. 

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• The Union Government has already allocated Rs 255 crore for making Kushinagar airport in Uttar Pradesh. 

• A new terminal will be constructed at Dehradun airport in Uttarakhand in order to facilitate enhanced passenger capacity. 

• Upgradation work of Agartala airport would also be undertaken in order to increase the capacity. 

• A new airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh will be constructed. It is expected to have a capacity of two crore passengers annually.