Consider the following statements: Three flights connecting five cities of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur and Mizoram have been inaugurated. A flight connecting Imphal and Aizawl under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN will operate five times a week, while a flight connecting Shillong and Lilabari will operate four times a week. A flight connecting Lilabari and Ziro will operate twice a week. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is ​ All 1, 2 and 3. Key Points Three flights connecting five cities of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur and Mizoram have been inaugurated. A flight connecting Imphal and Aizawl under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN will operate five times a week, while a flight connecting Shillong and Lilabari will operate four times a week. A flight connecting Lilabari and Ziro will operate twice a week. Important Points Under the International UDAN, two new routes, Agartala to Chittagong and Imphal to Mandalay will be operationalised which will expand the scope of air connectivity in the northeastern states from national to the international level. The enhanced aerial connectivity in the mountainous cities will play a vital role in creating the ease of living for the residents of region and boosting tourism and trade. In the last eight years , seven airports have been developed in the region.