India commits $3 billion to expand aviation with 100 new airports

India has approved a $3 billion investment to significantly expand its aviation sector, including plans to develop 100 new airports and 200 heliports under an extended regional connectivity programme. The government will continue the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme—launched in 2016—for another 10 years, through fiscal 2035–36. The initiative combines infrastructure funding with