PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates ₹480-Crore Jodhpur Airport Terminal, Launches Modified UDAN Scheme To Boost Air Connectivity | Video
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Jodhpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur airport and launched the modified UDAN Scheme.
VIDEO | Rajasthan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) inaugurates the New Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport and launches the modified UDAN scheme.
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Modi arrived in Jodhpur and was received at the airport by Governor Haribhau Bagade, Union Minister and Jodhpur MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma.
The prime minister unveiled the inauguration plaque by pressing a remote button and toured the new terminal building.
From Jodhpur, the Modified UDAN Scheme will be launched. This will ensure that more people are able to fly and connectivity across India is enhanced. Focus will be on developing 100 aerodromes from existing unserved strips and allocating more resources to Operations and…
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He also launched the Modified UDAN Scheme. With an allocation of Rs 28,840 crore over the next 10 years, the scheme aims to accelerate the next phase of aviation-led development.
The revamped scheme focuses on multiple strategic components to ensure comprehensive and sustainable air connectivity.
Babus, mantris & buzz: Modi Cabinet Reshuffle Delayed by Another Week?The new terminal building at Jodhpur airport has been developed at a total cost of Rs 480 crore. Spread over more than 23,000 square metres, it is designed to handle up to 20 lakh passengers annually.
The terminal is equipped with modern passenger amenities to provide a seamless and comfortable travel experience
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2026
Architecturally inspired by Rajasthan's royal heritage, the terminal blends traditional elements such as arches and jharokhas with contemporary design.
Folk artistes presented cultural performances during the prime minister's visit to the new terminal.
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