<h1>Jewar Airport to Begin Operations in April; UDAN Scheme Extended for 10 Years, 100 New Airports Planned Nationwide</h1> The Jewar international airport, set to become Asia's largest, will commence regular operations in April, according to the Civil Aviation Minister. Airlines, including Air India and Indigo, are eager to enhance global connectivity from the airport, which is strategically located near the Noida expressway. A validation flight was conducted in December, and preparations are on schedule. Additionally, the UDAN scheme, aimed at improving regional air connectivity, will be extended for ten more years, and the government plans to establish 100 new airports nationwide. The Kushinagar airport is also expected to open soon.