The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) of India, implemented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, was launched in 2016 to expand affordable air travel beyond major cities. The scheme has successfully operationalised 687 regional routes and 95 aerodromes.
It is implemented by the Airports Authority of India as its nodal implementing agency. The next phase of the scheme was implemented in 2016 over a span of 10 years from FY27 to FY36, with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore.