Government has said that 29 States have been covered under the Krishi Udan 2.0 Scheme. The Scheme 2.0 was announced in October last year focusing on transporting perishable food products from the hilly areas, North-Eastern States and tribal areas. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said this in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br />''He said, the Scheme aims to ensure seamless, cost-effective, time-bound air transportation and associated logistics for all Agri-produce originating especially from North East and tribal regions of the country. The main objective of the Krishi Udan Scheme 2.0 is to increase the share of air carriage in the modal mix for transportation of Agri-produce, which includes horticulture, fishery, livestock and processed products.</span><br />
News On AIR | February 10, 2022 5:20 PM
29 States covered under Krishi Udan 2.0 Scheme: Govt