Evaluate the following statements about the UDAN scheme and its 2026 modifications: I. UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) was launched on October 21, 2016 under the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCA

• F to make air travel affordable on underserved regional routes  with VGF funded through a levy on tickets of non-RCS flights. II. The Modified UDAN Scheme (Viksit UDA
• N , approved in March 2026, has a total outlay of approximately Rs. 29,000 crore over 10 years  including Rs. 12,159 crore for developing 100 new aerodromes, Rs. 3,661 crore for 200 helipads, Rs. 10,043 crore as VGF, and Rs. 2,577 crore for Operations and Maintenance support. Which of the above is/are correct?
• P 2016 as a Regional Connectivity Scheme, using Viability Gap Funding (VG