Rajasthan State PCS

• 04 Jul 2024

Greenfield Airport in Kota

Why in News?

Recently, Rajasthan Cabinet approved building of a Greenfield airport in Kota and an aerocity project in Jaipur.

Key Points

• According to the officials, Cargo services will be initiated at multiple airports in the state.
• Rajasthan aims to achieve self-reliance in power generation. New technology will be developed for solar energy.
  • Three flying schools will be opened in the state in Kishangarh, Bhilwara and Jhalawar, which will generate employment opportunities.

Steps Government has Taken for the Aviation Sector

• Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate reduced to 5% from 18% for domestic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services.
• Benefits under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 3.0 have been extended to the civil aviation sector.
• Operation of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN (UdeDeshKaAamNagrik) flights promoted private investments in existing and new airports through the PPP route.
• Route rationalisation in the Indian airspace in coordination with the Indian Air Force for efficient airspace management, shorter routes and reduced fuel burn.
• RCS-UDAN was launched to promote air connectivity to unserved and underserved airports in Tier-II and Tier-III cities to stimulate regional growth and provide affordable air travel to the citizens.