PM Modi Rajasthan Visit: New Airport Terminal, UDAN Scheme and Rs 1.06 Lakh Crore Projects

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport.
The revamped UDAN scheme was launched with an investment plan of over Rs 28,000 crore.
Infrastructure projects worth around Rs 1.06 lakh crore were unveiled during the Rajasthan visit.

JODHPUR: The PM Modi Rajasthan visit marked the launch of several major infrastructure and connectivity projects aimed at boosting aviation, energy and urban development. During his visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed terminal building at Jodhpur Airport, launched the revamped UDAN regional connectivity scheme and unveiled projects collectively valued at around Rs 1.06 lakh crore.

The Prime Minister was received at Jodhpur Air Force Station by Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and other senior dignitaries before proceeding to the inauguration ceremony.

PM Modi Rajasthan Visit Focuses on Aviation and Infrastructure Growth

The newly inaugurated terminal at Jodhpur Airport has been constructed at a cost of Rs 480 crore and is designed to handle up to 20 lakh passengers annually. The facility is expected to improve passenger services and strengthen air connectivity in western Rajasthan.

Major announcements during the visit include:

Inauguration of the new Jodhpur Airport terminal built at Rs 480 crore.
Launch of the revamped UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme with an investment plan exceeding Rs 28,000 crore over the next decade.
Inauguration of India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra, developed at a cost of more than Rs 79,000 crore.
Foundation stone laying for Jaipur Metro Rail Phase II, estimated at Rs 13,000 crore.
Distribution of appointment letters to 54,000 newly recruited government employees under the Rozgar Mela initiative.

The upgraded UDAN scheme aims to expand regional aviation, improve connectivity to underserved areas and stimulate economic growth through enhanced air transport infrastructure.

PM Modi Rajasthan Visit, Launches Revamped UDAN Scheme in Rajasthan

The projects announced during the visit span multiple sectors, including civil aviation, energy, urban transport and employment generation. Together, they represent one of the largest infrastructure investment packages announced for Rajasthan.

The second-order impact of these initiatives could include improved regional connectivity, faster industrial development, increased private investment and greater employment opportunities. Expansion of the UDAN scheme is expected to enhance access to smaller cities, while the refinery-cum-petrochemical complex could strengthen India’s energy infrastructure and create substantial economic activity in the region.

The Jaipur Metro Phase II project is expected to improve urban mobility in the state capital, while the Rozgar Mela appointments reinforce the government’s focus on employment generation alongside infrastructure development. These projects collectively aim to support long-term economic growth and strengthen Rajasthan’s role in India’s expanding infrastructure network.

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