Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) – A Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) is a Flagship program of Govt. of India, connecting unserved and underserved Airports and catering to Regional Areas and Hinterlands. UDAN-RCS aims to make flying affordable for masses.
Maharashtra is the first state to sign MOU with GOI & AAI on 23rd Aug 2016 for UDAN –RCS Aircraft operations.
Govt. of Maharashtra vide GR dated 10/11/2017, appointed Maharashtra Airport Development Co. Ltd. (MADC) as a Nodal Agency for coordination on Regional Connectivity Scheme in the state of Maharashtra.
MADC has established dedicated RCS cell at MADC Mumbai-HQ office for taking care of day to day coordination on RCS scheme and coordination with Airport Operators and Airlines handling RCS flights.
| PHASE I | OWNER / OPERATOR | PHASE II | OWNER / OPERATOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANDED | MIDC / RELIANCE | SINDHUDURG | MIDC / IRB |
| NASHIK | HAL | AMRAVATI | MADC (Under Development) |
| JALGAON | AAI | GONDIA | AAI |
| KOLHAPUR | AAI | RATNAGIRI | INDIA COAST GUARD (Under Development) |
| SOLAPUR | AAI |
• 20% of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) - Reimbursement of 20% of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to the RCS flight operating airlines as State VGF Share, payment to AAI, Regional Connectivity Fund Trust.
• Providing Airport Security - Payment to Maharashtra Security Service Corporation (MSSC) towards protection of Airports, 24x7 Security Duties of Active RCS Airports.
• Fire Services at RCS Airport - Reimbursement for Fire Services at Active RCS Airports.
• Concession towards Utility Services - Reimbursement for Power, Water & other utilities at 50% concessional rates to active RCS Airports.
