Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct option:
Assertion (A): UDAN Scheme improves regional air connectivity.
Reason (R): It provides financial viability gap funding to airlines.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
• UDAN enhances regional air connectivity by making routes financially viable.
• Viability Gap Funding (VGF) supports airlines on low-traffic routes.
• This enables affordable air travel to underserved regions.
Information Booster:
• UDAN stands for Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik.
• It was launched in 2016.
• Implemented by Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Additional Knowledge:
• UDAN is part of the National Civil Aviation Policy.
• It has connected tier-2 and tier-3 cities to the aviation network.