490 Lifeline Udan flights have been operated so far to ensure continuous supply of essential and medical supplies across the country. These flights were operated by Air India, Alliance Air, Indian Air Force and private carriers. So far over 848 tonnes of cargo were transported by these flights. Aerial distance covered by Lifeline Udan flights till date is over 4.73 lakh kilometre. <br />''<br />''Lifeline Udan flights are being operated by Civil Aviation Ministry to transport essential medical cargo to remote parts of the country to support India's war against COVID-19. Helicopter services including Pawan Hans Ltd have been operating in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Islands and North East region transporting critical medical cargo and patients.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">A cargo air-bridge was also established with East Asia for transportation of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and Covid-19 relief material. The total quantity of medical cargo brought in by Air India is 1075 tonnes. Domestic Cargo Operators SpiceJet, Blue Dart, Indigo and Vistara are operating cargo flights on a commercial basis.</span><br />