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Lok Sabha Question No. 186 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Naming of Navi Mumbai International Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Balya Mama Suresh Gopinath Mhatre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 186

(To be answered on the 29 th January 2026)

## NAMING OF NAVI MUMBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

## 186. SHRI BALYA MAMA SURESH GOPINATH MHATRE

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  approve  the  proposal  of  the  State Government of Maharashtra to name the Navi Mumbai International Airport as "Loknete Late D.B. Patil International Airport" and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Cabinet Note has been prepared and submitted in this regard; and (c) 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) to (c): In general, the airports are known by the name of the city in which they are located, unless another specific name is proposed by the respective State Government supported by a resolution passed in the State Legislative Assembly. A decision on naming of Airports is then taken by the Union Cabinet after due consultation with the concerned Central Ministries/ Departments. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has received a proposal from the Government of Maharashtra, along with the resolution passed  by  the  Maharashtra  Legislature  to  name  the  Greenfield  Airport  in  Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra as 'Loknete D. B. Patil Navi Mumbai Airport'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 185 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Credit Guarantee Schemes  for MSEs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Smt. Geniben Nagaji Thakor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 185 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29-01-2026

## CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEMES FOR MSEs

185. SMT. GENIBEN NAGAJI THAKOR:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the credit guarantee schemes currently in place for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in the  country,  especially  under  the  Credit  Guarantee  Fund  Trust  for  Micro  and  Small  Enterprises (CGTMSE);
- (b) the number of enterprises which were sanctioned loans under the said scheme from 2021 to 2025 and the total amount guaranteed under the said scheme; and
- (c) whether there is any plan to provide collateral-free loans to small traders and self-employed persons and to expand the scope of the scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) to (c): The Ministry of MSME implements Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) through Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) to provide credit guarantee for the loans extended to MSEs for the activities covered under the MSMED Act, 2006.

Details  of the  credit  guarantees  approved under CGS during FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 are as below:

| CGS- Guarantees Approved   | CGS- Guarantees Approved   | CGS- Guarantees Approved                     |
|----------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| Financial Year             | No of guarantees approved  | Amount of guarantees approved (in Rs. crore) |
| 2020-21                    | 8,35,592                   | 36,899                                       |
| 2021-22                    | 7,17,020                   | 56,172                                       |
| 2022-23                    | 11,65,786                  | 1,04,781                                     |
| 2023-24                    | 17,24,073                  | 2,02,807                                     |
| 2024-25                    | 27,15,275                  | 3,05,507                                     |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 183 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Status and Timelines of Nashik Metro Project
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Rajabhau Parag Prakash Waje

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 183 TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 29, 2026

## STATUS AND TIMELINES OF NASHIK METRO PROJECT

NO. 183. SHRI RAJABHAU PARAG PRAKASH WAJE:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the construction of Nashik Metro Project was announced during the  Budget  Speech  of  2021  and  if  so,  the  details  and  current  status
- thereof;
- (b) the details of necessary clearances that are required, received and yet to
- be availed;
- (c) the details of the timelines fixed for the execution of each   component of  the  project  along  with  the  details  of  budgetary  allocations  in  this regard;
- (d) the details of hurdles being faced in the execution of the project along with the steps taken/proposed to be taken to overcome such hurdles and the timelines fixed in this regard;
- (e) whether  any  study  has  been  carried  out  to  examine  the  reasons  for preferring  untested  Metro  Neo  over  Heavy  Metro  for  Nashik  which  is
- becoming crowded city and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f)   whether the Government intends to make the Nashik Metro  operational before the Kumbh Mela in 2027 and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

(a) to (f): Urban Transport including Metro Rail is an integral part of urban development,  which  is  a  State  subject.  Planning  and  development  of Urban Transport system including Metro Rail is done by respective State Governments/ Union Territories. Government of India considers financial assistance to these projects as per extant policy. Metro rail projects are highly cost intensive, which undergoes thorough appraisal process and examination at different level in Central Government. Such cost intensive projects are taken up for approval after examining other cost effective options for ensuring long term sustainability of the project. Nashik Metro Project has figured in Budget Speech 2021-22. Government of Maharashtra has submitted rubber tyred Metro Neo system for Nashik. However, the proposal after thorough examination has been returned to Government of Maharashtra with observations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 182 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Upgradation of State Highway-25
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri E Tukaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 182 ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026

## UPGRADATION OF STATE HIGHWAY-25

## 182.   SHRI E TUKARAM:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मं त्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  present  status  of  the  proposal  for  upgradation  of  State Highway-25 connecting Mariyammanahally (NH-50) to Shivamogga (NH-69) to the status of a National Highway including the details of any surveys, feasibility studies undertaken in this regard; (b) whether any funds have been allocated or sanctioned for this upgradation  project  and  if  so,  the  quantum  of  funds  along  with their utilization status; and
- (c ) the time frame envisaged for completing the approval process including environmental and technical clearances and for initiating and completing the upgradation work?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) to (c)   Government in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is  primarily  responsible  for  development  and  maintenance  of National Highways (NHs). State Highway (SH) - 25 is a State road and  development  of  State  roads  is  the  responsibility  of  the respective  State  Government.  Government  keeps  on  receiving proposals  from  various  State  Governments/UTs,  etc.,  including from  the  State  Government  of  Karnataka  for  declaration  /  upgradation of State roads as NHs. Government considers declaration of some of the State roads as NHs from time to time based  on  the  requirements  of  connectivity,  traffic  density  and synergy with PM Gati Shakti Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: National Highway-23
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Bhajan Lal Jatav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 181 ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026

## NATIONAL HIGHWAY-23

- †181.   SHRI BHAJAN LAL JATAV:

## Will the MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that frequent road accidents and loss  of  life  is  being  reported  on  National  Highway-23  (NH-23)  passing through the Karauli-Dholpur region of Rajasthan due to heavy movement of commercial vehicles, habitations, markets and local traffic and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government considers that postponing widening of road solely on the basis of technical traffic norms while ignoring continuous loss of  life  and  economic  dent  on  the  same  route  reflects  an  insensitive  and anti-people approach if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  prepare  road  safety  based upgradation,  a  four-lane  detailed  project  report  keeping  in  view  future traffic requirements and a time-bound action plan with budgetary provisions for this NH and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  and  the  authority  responsible  for  the same?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) Number of accidents have been reported on Karauli-Dholpur section of  NH-23  for  the  reasons  attributed  to  over-speeding,  rash  driving,  nonwearing of helmets, drinking and driving, etc.

(b) to (d) Upgradation of National Highways (NHs) from two-lanes to fourlanes  is  triggered  based  on traffic  volume  and  terrain,  economic/logistics impact  to  enhance  connectivity  to  ports/industrial  hubs/tourist/religious places, maintaining a high Level of Service (LOS)  and road safety improvement especially in congested areas and strategic need focusing on high-density, accident-prone, or critical bottleneck areas.

At  present,  there  is  no  proposal  for  upgradation  of  Karauli-Dholpur section of NH-23. However, for easing the traffic congestion and reducing road accidents, construction of bypass to Karauli town has been sanctioned. Also, bypasses have already been constructed for Sarmathura and Bari towns in the completed 2-lanes with paved shoulders work of this section.

Further, immediate short-term measures like provision of road markings, signages, crash barriers, raised pavement markers, delineators, traffic calming measures, etc., have already been taken up on all identified 8 black spots in this section based on the root cause analysis of accidents and road safety audit. In addition to this, long term rectification measures involving  improvement  of  road  geometrics,  junction  improvements,  spot widening of carriageway, construction of underpasses/overpasses etc. are also undertaken based on the site specific requirements at these accident spots.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 179 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: CoEs in Eklvya Model Residential Schools
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Daggumalla Prasada Rao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 179

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29/01/2026

## CoEs IN EKLVYA MODEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS

## 179. SHRI DAGGUMALLA PRASADA RAO:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) that are operational in the country and their locations, along with the facilities available in these institutions/schools;
- (b) the amount of funds provided to these CoEs, CoE-wise and year-wise;
- (c) whether the Government plans to set up new CoEs in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs);
- (d) if so, the criteria adopted for setting up CoEs in EMRSs; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

- (a) Currently,  14  Centres  of  Excellence  (CoEs)  are  operational  in  Eklavya  Model  Residential  Schools (EMRS). Of these, 03 CoEs are located at EMRS Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), EMRS Chintapalle (Andhra Pradesh),  and  EMRS  Chankapur  (Maharashtra).  The  remaining  11  CoEs  are  located  in  EMRSs  in Telangana.

These EMRSs are equipped with smart boards and high-speed internet connectivity, and academic content is provided  free  of  cost  to  students.  In  addition,  EMRS  Chintapalle  and  EMRS  Chankapur  function  as broadcasting hubs, delivering live JEE/NEET preparatory lectures on a pan-India basis, thereby supporting the academic preparation of all desirable/suitable EMRS students across India.

- (b) These  CoEs  are  either  run  under  CSR  initiatives  or  covered  under  recurring  cost  component.  The details of funds provided is not maintaned centrally.
- (c) to (e) Identification and operationalisation of CoEs is a continuous process based on the availability of requisite infrastructure and academic facilities within the schools.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 174 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Monitoring of ST related Schemes through E-Governance
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 174

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.01.2026

## MONITORING OF ST RELATED SCHEMES THROUGH E-GOVERNANCE

## 174. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to monitor schemes related to Scheduled Tribes through e-governance;
- (b) if so, the details of the schemes proposed to be brought under online monitoring; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a) & (b) The Monitoring, Evaluation, Survey and Social Audit (MESSA) framework, instituted by the Ministry of  Tribal  Affairs  (MoTA),  is  an  integrated  governance  mechanism  to  strengthen  transparency,  accountability and  evidence-based  decision-making  across  tribal  development  initiatives.  Anchored  by  the  Central  Project Monitoring Unit (CPMU), MESSA serves as the central oversight architecture for flagship schemes including DAPST, DA-JGUA, PM-JANMAN, EMRS, ST Scholarship Schemes and Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs), by enabling IT-enabled monitoring, field verification, participatory social audits, and real-time data-driven analysis of scheme and non-scheme interventions.

- (c )  Does not arise, in view of the reply to parts (a) and (b) above.

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## ANSWER
Lok Sabha Question No. 173 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Development of NH-744
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri N K Premachandran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 173 ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026

## DEVELOPMENT OF NH-744

## 173.  SHRI N K PREMACHANDRAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  initiate  action  for  the development of NH-744 in a time-bound manner in Kollam Lok Sabha Constituency, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has fixed any time target for granting approval  for  the  development  of  NH-744  in  Kollam  Lok  Sabha Constituency, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has initiated any action for disbursing compensation to landowners whose land was notified for the development of NH-744, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  it  has  come  to  the  notice  of  the  Government  that landowners  are  facing  hardship  due  to  the  said  notification  and delay in disbursement of compensation, if so, the details of action taken thereon; and
- (e) whether the Government has initiated action for completion of the  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  of  NH-744  in  Kollam  Lok  Sabha Constituency in a time-bound manner and if so, the details of action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (e) Government has taken up Detailed Project Report (DPR) for NH-744 in the Kollam Lok Sabha Constituency. The DPR is being prepared  with  corridor-based  approach  in  three  packages,  and progress is as follows:

- i. For Edamon-Kadambattukonam (39 km) stretch, DPR has been completed.
- ii. For  Edamon-Aryankavu  (21  km)  stretch,  DPR  is  at  the  final feasibility stage
- iii. For Aryankavu-Puliyurai (2.3 km) stretch, which falls partly in Tamil  Nadu,  DPR  is  at  the  feasibility  stage,  and  statutory clearances including Forest, Wildlife and Environmental Clearances are being processed.

After  finalization  of  DPR  and  receipt  of  wildlife  clearance,  the decision on project implementation would be taken based on traffic density  and  synergy  of  the  project  with  the  principles  of  PMGatishakti.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 170 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Dilapidated Condition of Bridge on Gandak River at Dumariya
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Alok Kumar Suman

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the highly dilapidated condition of the bridge over the Gandak River at Dumariya on National Highway-27 (East-West Corridor) in Gopalganj district of Bihar which poses serious risks of accidents and loss of life and property if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  construction  or  reconstruction  of  the  said bridge was awarded twice but remained incomplete due to cracks in piers and spans and other technical  constraints  and  if  so,  the  responsibility  fixed  and action taken thereon;
- (c) whether an expert committee has recommended the use of steel frame or steel  girder  as  a  permanent  solution  and  if  so,  the  current  status  of  the proposal; and
- (d)  the  likely  timeline  for  initiating  permanent  works  and  the  interim  safety arrangements made for traffic?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) There is an existing 2-lane bridge over Gandak River (downstream side) at Km.423.000 on NH-27 in Dumariya village which was constructed in the year 1974. The said bridge is being maintained in traffic worthy condition. However, there is traffic congestion at this location due to reduction in carriageway from

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 170

ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026

## DILAPIDATED CONDITION OF BRIDGE ON GANDAK RIVER AT DUMARIYA

170.    DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

4 lanes to 2 lanes. Further, a new 2-lane bridge over Gandak River (upstream side) adjacent to the existing 2-lane bridge is being constructed. (b) The work of new 2 lane bridge over Gandak River was awarded initially in the  4-lane  work  under  East  West  Corridor   in  2007  and  the  contract  was terminated in 2013 due to Contractor's defaults. At  the  time  of  termination,  out  of  16  Spans,  9  deck  slabs  had  been completed and the work of 7 deck slabs were to be completed. Thereafter,  bids  for  balance  works  were  invited  and  the  work  was awarded   in  the  year  2022.  During  the  execution,  structural  issues  were observed in already constructed structure and after consultation with Structural and Design experts, a composite superstructure is being explored. (c) M/s  RITES  have  been  engaged  for  the  structural  assessment  Audit. Accordingly, on the basis of RITES report, advise by Design Experts and the Supervision  Consultant,  the  design  for  composite  superstructure  is  under progress and the work is being taken up accordingly. (d) The  interim  traffic  arrangements  are  being  done  as  per  Indian  Road Congress  guidelines.  The  revised  scheduled  date  for  completion  of  work  is December 2027.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 164 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Development of Airports under UDAN Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal, Dr. Lata Wankhede

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 164

(To be answered on the 29 th January 2026)

## DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORTS UNDER UDAN SCHEME

## 164. DR. LATA WANKHEDE

## SHRI MUKESHKUMAR CHANDRAKAANT DALAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) (a) the number of new airports commissioned recently for smaller towns under the UDAN scheme in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
- (b) the details of total operational routes and new airports under the UDAN scheme in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat and the plans to extend the UDAN scheme beyond 2027 to additional underserved regions in the States;
- (c) whether the Government has launched a pilot 'Fares Se Fursat' scheme with fixed  low  airfares  to  ensure  affordable  air  travel  and  stabilise  ticket  prices  for citizens, particularly under the UDAN framework and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details regarding the development of around 120 new destinations and the measures  proposed  to  enable  affordable  air  travel  for  an  additional  4  crore passengers; and
- (e) the present status of the UDAN café initiative including the number of cafés currently operational along with the details of the airports at which they have been established?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a)  to  (d):  RCS-UDAN  is  market  driven  scheme  in  which  the  unserved  and underserved airstrips/airports are listed for bidding by airlines to provide connectivity.  An  airport  which  is  included  in  the  awarded  routes  of  UDAN  and requires  upgradation/development  for  commencement  of  UDAN  operations,  is developed under the 'Revival of unserved and underserved airports' scheme. Three airports  namely,  Gwalior,  Rewa  and  Datia  have  been  operationalised  under  the

UDAN Scheme in the State of Madhya Pradesh Further, greenfield airports are not A total of 43 & 71 RCS routes have been operationalised in the State of Madhya taken up for development under the UDAN scheme. Pradesh & Gujarat, respectively. Alliance Air has introduced a one route, one fare scheme named "Fare se Fursat" on selected routes for travel dates from 13 October 2025 to 31 December 2025.  The scheme which is not under UDAN offered fixed fares on some of their routes. The  Government  has  announced  the  launch  of  the  modified  UDAN  Scheme  to increase regional connectivity to 120 new destinations across the country, to cater to 4  crore  passengers  over  the  next  10  years.  The  Scheme  will  be  effective  after approval from the competent authority. (e): UDAN Yatri Cafe is a budget-friendly initiative designed to provide affordable, hygienic, and quality food and beverages to travellers at airports. UDAN Yatri Cafes are currently operational at Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada and

Hollongi.

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