New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- To boost connectivity in the northeastern states, the Centre has invited bids from companies to provide air services to 6 underserved and 24 unserved airports under the fourth round of the regional air connectivity Udan scheme.
"The ministry has also recognised one water aerodrome location that is up for bidding in the region," the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement on Friday.
"The move will not only boost tourism but will also transform economic situation of the region."
Besides, the ministry under Udan 4 scheme is providing additional Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of around 25 per cent extra to airlines.
As per the statement, the Centre will bear 90 per cent of VGF and remaining 10 per cent will be borne...