Regional connectivity scheme: Government receives bids for 240 routes

The scheme aims to link unconnected towns with financial support from state and central governments

The civil aviation ministry has received bids from 11 companies for around 240 routes under the regional connectivity scheme.

The last date for bid submission was on Monday. According to the initial information, the ministry has received 49 proposals to link 46 unserved airports and 12 underserved airports. "The number of routes for which bids have been received is 283 out of which 240 routes have been identified as regional connectivity scheme routes. The assessment of bids is still on," a source said.

The government has turned down a suggestion from Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry to