India seeks to launch 100 airports under UDAN scheme by 2024

The Government of India is looking to operationalise 100 airports across the country by 2024 with an aim to boost regional connectivity, reported IANS. Opening of the airports could be materialised only if the government can find suitable set-up including land, statutory sanctions and others, noted the news agency. According to concerned officials, around 68 airports are currently handling flights under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme since the commencement of the project. The plan to transform patient outcomes in the Middle East through the use of AI<br/>A partnership between Microsoft and Roche, leveraging AI and cloud solutions, is promising to redefine healthcare possibilities in the Middle East. In December 2021, Swiss pharmaceutical and diagnostics giant Roche agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft. The aim is to use the power of AI and cloud technology to improve outcomes for patients across the Middle East, and help healthcare providers embrace early adoption of new diagnostic tools. Beginning in Egypt, the collaboration is due to be rolled out across the region, with countries including KSA, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria ultimately feeling the benefit. RCS-UDAN was initiated by the government of India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) in order to connect remote areas of the country by air. It also aims to enable common citizens of the nation to fly at affordable costs.<br/>