<h1>Government to Expand UDAN Scheme, Add 120 Locations, Connect 4 Crore People Over Next Decade</h1> The government plans to expand the UDAN scheme by adding 120 new locations over the next decade, aiming to connect 4 crore people, as stated by the Civil Aviation Minister. The scheme, praised internationally, addresses the viability of under-served airports through viability gap funding. The UDAN routes, initially subsidized for three years, help initiate regional connectivity. The government aims to alleviate congestion at major airports by enhancing connectivity to less-utilized airports. While airfares are market-driven, the ministry is promoting industry growth to manage prices, with a tariff monitoring unit addressing any significant fare increases.