The Central Government is preparing to run seaplanes in six states and two UTs, these are the states
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Most of the water aerodromes have been identified in Lakshadweep.
In addition to Gujarat, Assam, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep are included
New Delhi. The central government is making preparations to transport people by road, rail, air as well as seaplane. Work has already started for this. The aerodromes from where seaplanes are to be operated have been identified. Sea planes will be operated from these water aerodromes under the UDAN scheme. Seaplane operations were started between the Sabarmati Riverfront and the Statue of Unity.
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, 25 water aerodromes have been identified for running seaplanes in six states and two UTs of the country. These include Gujarat, Assam, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, besides Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep. Most of these water aerodromes have been identified in Lakshadweep. There are 8 water aerodromes here. On the other hand, the second number is from Andaman and Nicobar, where sea planes will run from five water aerodromes. Apart from this, three water aerodromes have been identified in Gujarat, Assam and Goa. People of Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana can also enjoy traveling by sea plane. One water aerodrome each has been identified in these three states.
Seaplane operations were started between the Sabarmati Riverfront and the Statue of Unity. But due to reasons related to commercial and Kovid-19, its operation has been stopped till April 2021.
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UDAN is a market based scheme. Interested airlines submit their proposals during the bidding process under the UDAN scheme based on an assessment of demand on specific routes including seaplane operations. According to the experts of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the construction of Sea Aerodrome will be successful in the areas situated on the banks of sea coast and rivers. At present, airports are far away in such areas, where people take time to go, but in coastal areas, people’s time will be saved if such airports are built. People will be able to go to their destination by sea plane from the nearby water aerodrome.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : March 22, 2023, 10:32 IST