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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport on Saturday, July 4. He also launched the Modified UDAN Scheme in the city, putting forward the vision of ‘Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik’.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also accompanied PM Modi to the airport.
The ModifiedUDAN Scheme will accelerate the next phase of aviation-led development. It focuses on multiple strategic components that have been designed to ensure comprehensive and sustainable connectivity in the country.
The new terminal at Jodhpur Airport has been developed at a total cost of ₹480 crore. Spanning over 23,000 sqm, the building is designed to handle up to 20 lakh passengers every year. The architecture is inspired by Rajasthan’s royal heritage, with the building blending modern passenger amenities and contemporary design with traditional elements such as arches and jharokhas. The new building will help boost tourism, trade, and employment generation in the area.
Sustainability has been an integral part of the terminal's design, a release by the Press Information Bureau stated. The terminal features water conservation measures, energy-efficient systems and green building practices focused on achieving a 5-Star GRIHA rating.
Modified UDAN scheme: Main features
With an allocation of ₹28,840 crore over the next 10 years, the scheme marks a big boost for India’s aviation sector and regional connectivity.
On July 3, PM Modi said, in an X post, that the focus of the scheme would be "on developing 100 aerodromes from existing unserved strips and allocating more resources to Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support.”
The scheme also proposed the development of 200 modern helipads to address accessibility challenges in remote and difficult terrains.
Support for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for airlines is continued under the scheme, with over ₹10,000 crore earmarked for the initiative. This will ensure sustained regional operations and promote gradual commercial viability. The scheme includes the procurement of indigenous aircraft and helicopters to enhance connectivity and operations in underserved regions, strengthening the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Apart from these initiatives, Modi will inaugurate various development projects worth around ₹1.06 lakh crore in Balotra, Rajasthan. He will also inaugurate the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Gujarat’s Sanand.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also accompanied PM Modi to the airport.
The ModifiedUDAN Scheme will accelerate the next phase of aviation-led development. It focuses on multiple strategic components that have been designed to ensure comprehensive and sustainable connectivity in the country.
The new terminal at Jodhpur Airport has been developed at a total cost of ₹480 crore. Spanning over 23,000 sqm, the building is designed to handle up to 20 lakh passengers every year. The architecture is inspired by Rajasthan’s royal heritage, with the building blending modern passenger amenities and contemporary design with traditional elements such as arches and jharokhas. The new building will help boost tourism, trade, and employment generation in the area.
Sustainability has been an integral part of the terminal's design, a release by the Press Information Bureau stated. The terminal features water conservation measures, energy-efficient systems and green building practices focused on achieving a 5-Star GRIHA rating.
Modified UDAN scheme: Main features
With an allocation of ₹28,840 crore over the next 10 years, the scheme marks a big boost for India’s aviation sector and regional connectivity.
On July 3, PM Modi said, in an X post, that the focus of the scheme would be "on developing 100 aerodromes from existing unserved strips and allocating more resources to Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support.”
From Jodhpur, the Modified UDAN Scheme will be launched. This will ensure that more people are able to fly and connectivity across India is enhanced. Focus
will be on developing 100 aerodromes from existing unserved strips and allocating more resources to Operations and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 3, 2026
The scheme also proposed the development of 200 modern helipads to address accessibility challenges in remote and difficult terrains.
Support for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for airlines is continued under the scheme, with over ₹10,000 crore earmarked for the initiative. This will ensure sustained regional operations and promote gradual commercial viability. The scheme includes the procurement of indigenous aircraft and helicopters to enhance connectivity and operations in underserved regions, strengthening the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Apart from these initiatives, Modi will inaugurate various development projects worth around ₹1.06 lakh crore in Balotra, Rajasthan. He will also inaugurate the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Gujarat’s Sanand.
