Lok Sabha Question No. 2886 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: RCS-UDAN Scheme in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Bastipati Nagaraju

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION Lok Sabha

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2886 ( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  8th August 2024 )

## RCS-UDAN SCHEME IN ANDHRA PRADESH

2886.    SHRI BASTIPATI NAGARAJU Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the current status of the implementation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme-Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) in Andhra Pradesh, including the number of operational routes and airports;
- (b) the quantum of funds allocated and utilized under RCS-UDAN scheme
- in Andhra Pradesh during the last three years, year-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has proposed future plans and initiatives to expand RCS-UDAN scheme in Andhra Pradesh, including the development of new routes and airports; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION      (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a): In the State of Andhra Pradesh, 2 Airports and 32 routes have been operationalised so far under the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN). ;

Kadapa airport has been developed with an expenditure of Rs. 99.20 crore. The  airport was  operationalised on 30.03.2017 by Trujet connecting  routes to Chennai, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and Belgaum. Presently non-RCS/commercial flights are operational from Kadapa.

Kurnool  airport  was  operationalised  on  28.03.2021  under  the  RCS Scheme.  RCS  routes  connecting  Kurnool  to  Chennai,  Bangalore  and Vishakhapatnam are in operation by Indigo.

Prakasam Barrage, Water Aerodrome has been identified for development and seaplanes operations and is being developed by the State Government under RCS-UDAN. ; (b): The details of  funds allocated and utilised under RCS-UDAN scheme in Andhra Pradesh during the last three years are at Annexure.;

(c) & (d): Bobbili, Donakonda and Ellore airstrips in Andhra Pradesh are available  in  the  tentative  list  of  unserved  airports  under  UDAN. Development of unserved and underserved airports is undertaken upon its  identification  through  valid  bid  and  award  to  the  Selected  Airline Operator (SAO). No valid bid for the routes connecting these airports has so far been received.

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## ANNEXURE

## Funds Allocated and Utilised Under RCS-UDAN Scheme in Andhra Pradesh

(Amount in Rs. Crores)

| State of Andhra Pradesh       | Sanctioned   | Expenditure incurred so   | Funds Utilised in the last three years   | Funds Utilised in the last three years   | Funds Utilised in the last three years   |
|-------------------------------|--------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
|                               | Cost         | far                       | FY: 2021- 2022                           | FY: 2022- 2023                           | FY: 2023- 2024                           |
| Airports and Water Aerodromes | 109.91       | 99.23                     | 5.11                                     | 8.67                                     | 0.23                                     |