<span style="color: #222222;">Government has operationalised 22 new routes in the last three days under the UDAN scheme. This is part of endeavour to connect the unconnected regions. Out of these new routes, six routes have been operationalised in North-East India.<br />'' <br />'' The Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik, UDAN is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Civil Aviation envisaged to make air travel affordable and widespread in the country. The scheme intends to boost inclusive national economic growth, employment opportunities and air transport infrastructure development across the nation. Till date, 347 routes have been operationalised under the UDAN scheme.<br />'' <br />''<br />''The Civil Aviation Ministry said the first direct flight from Shillong, Meghalaya to Agartala in Tripura under the UDAN scheme was flagged off today. The flight operation on Shillong – Silchar route was successful commenced yesterday.</span><br />