The cheapest route is Lilabari-Tezpur in Assam, with a base fare of Rs 150 for a 50-minute flight operated by Alliance Air.

Highlighting the multidimensional growth of civil aviation in the country, the Minister reiterated the government's dedication to bridging the gap between tier 2 and tier 3 cities through the UDAN scheme. He articulated the industry's ambitious target to elevate domestic air traffic to 30 crores by 2030, a significant leap from the 6 crores recorded in 2014.