<h1>Indian Civil Aviation Minister Launches Rs. 620 Crore Airport Upgrades to Boost Tourism and Trade Across Eight States.</h1> The Civil Aviation Minister inaugurated aviation infrastructure projects across eight airports in India via video link, aiming to upgrade them to world-class standards. These projects, with an investment of Rs. 620 crore, target airports in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Manipur. The initiative is expected to boost tourism and trade, especially in the North East region, connecting it with Southeast Asia and neighboring countries. The government aims to expand aviation connectivity under the UDAN scheme, projecting the need for 200 airports by 2040 to accommodate growing passenger traffic, requiring significant investment and development.