UP Civil Aviation Promotion Policy 2017: Complete Guide
What Is the Policy?
The Uttar Pradesh Civil Aviation Promotion Policy, 2017 covers development and operation of airports, airstrips, heliports, flying training organisations, and other aviation-related infrastructure. It is administered by the Civil Aviation Department, and supports the state's participation in the Central Government's Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN), including viability gap funding share and airport readiness.
Key Incentives
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Land support | For airport, airstrip, and heliport development |
| Stamp duty exemption | On qualifying land/lease transactions |
| Tax relief | Including on ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) in specified cases |
| Viability support | For regional connectivity routes, alongside Central UDAN funding |
Eligibility
- Private developers and operators of airports, airstrips, and heliports
- Flying training organisations
- Projects structured under PPP (public-private partnership) with the state
What Is the Practical Relevance Today?
Mainly for flying training organisations, heliports, and general aviation infrastructure โ the state's major airports now run on separate concession frameworks outside this policy. For MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul) facilities specifically, see the UP Aircraft MRO Policy 2022 guide instead, which is the more current and directly applicable policy for that segment.
How to Apply
- Approach the Civil Aviation Department directly to confirm current scope and eligible project types
- For PPP structures, confirm the applicable concession/partnership framework
- Check whether your project fits under UDAN's Regional Connectivity Scheme for viability gap funding
Frequently Asked Questions
Should a new MRO facility apply under this policy?
No โ MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul) facilities should use the UP Aircraft MRO Policy 2022 instead, which is the current, purpose-built policy for that segment.
Does this policy still cover UP's major airports?
Largely no โ the state's major airports now operate under separate concession frameworks. This policy's practical relevance today is mainly flying training organisations, heliports, and smaller aviation infrastructure.
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Official portal: niveshmitra.up.gov.in Administered by: Civil Aviation Dept. Last reviewed: Aug 2026
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