consider the following regarding Regional Connectivity Scheme under national civil aviation policy 2...........

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consider the following regarding Regional Connectivity Scheme under national civil aviation policy, 2016:

1. This scheme will come into effect in the second quarter of 2016-17

2. Airfare of about Rs 2500 per passenger for a one-hour flight

3. VGF(Viability Gap Funding) to be shared between MoCA and State Governments in the ratio of 50:50

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

2 and 3 Only

1 and 2 Only

1 and 3 Only

1 Only

Airports Authority of India (AAI) will connect 22 airports under regional connectivity scheme in the first phase.
22 airports include one is in Andaman Nicobar, three in Assam, two each in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan.
Under RCS plans are to connect these underserved airports to key airports through flights that will cost Rs 2,500 for per hour flight. RCS envisages to provide subsidy to airlines to offer these fares.
A Regional Connectivity Fund (RCF) will be created to fund the scheme via a levy on certain flights. States are expected to contribute 20 per cent to the fund.