Krishi UDAN 

• The Krishi Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (Krishi Udan) scheme was launched in 2020 to assist farmers in transporting agricultural products on international and national routes so that it improves their value realisation. 
• It is an initiative of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
• The objective is to increase the share of air in the modal mix for transportation of Agri-produce, which includes horticulture, fishery, livestock & processed products. 

Krishi UDAN 2.0

• In a bid aimed at facilitating and incentivising the movement of agricultural produce through air transportation, especially biodegradable food products from hilly areas, north-eastern States and tribal regions, MoCA launched the Krishi Udan 2.0 in 2021.
• Krishi UDAN 2.0 primarily focuses on the hilly areas, North-Eastern states, and tribal areas.

Why in News?

• The Krishi Udan Scheme has covered 25 airports focusing on North Eastern, Hilly and Tribal region besides 33 airports in other regions/areas.
• In order to facilitate and incentivise movement of agri-produce by air transportation, waiver of Landing charges, Parking charges, etc. are provided under the scheme for Indian freighters by Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Ministry of Defence at selected airports under the Scheme.

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