India to provide $31 million support for rural aviation scheme - minister
India launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme to get more people flying in what is already the world`s fastest growing aviation market.
The government has capped fares and is offering incentives to attract airlines to fly less traversed routes. Photo: Pixabay
India`s Minister of State for Aviation Jayant Sinha said on Thursday the government will provide Rs 2.05 billion ($31.57 million) financial support to boost airline travel between smaller cities.
India launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme to get more people flying in what is already the world`s fastest growing aviation market.
Under the scheme, the government has capped fares and is offering incentives to attract airlines to fly less traversed routes.
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