Question : Krishi UDAN 2.0 Scheme in Odisha

(a) the details of the districts of Odisha covered under the Krishi UDAN 2.0 scheme and the airlines participating under the said scheme;
(b) whether this service is also to be started from tribal district of Kandhamal which is an aspirational district, if so, the details thereof including manner in which supply chain and logistics can be improved and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) whether small airfields can be allocated for this purpose in critical districts to extend the benefits of this scheme even if there is no functional airport and if so, the details thereof?

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION (GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

(a) to (c) Krishi Udan 2.0 has been implemented in 53 Airports of Authority of India (AAI) airports, primarily focusing on transporting perishable products from the hilly areas, North-Eastern States and tribal region of India in the initial phase. Currently, there is no airport from Odisha which is included under Krishi Udan Scheme. ;
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Krishi Udan is an ongoing Scheme and is reviewed from time to time in consultation with stakeholders. Based on the progress, appropriate modifications are made.
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