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In a development that is likely to be welcomed by air travelers, as many as 18 underserved cities are set to figure on India’s aviation map from January, with the government expecting airlines to submit proposals to fly on various routes to and from these cities under the RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme), also known as UDAN or Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik. Subsidised air travel of Rs 2,500 per ticket on one-hour flight will be a reality on routes such as Jamnagar-Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar-Ahmedabad, Jamnagar-Bhavnagar, Gwalior-Allahabad, Gwalior-Delhi, Diu-Ahmedabad, Puducherry-Chennai, Agra-Allahabad, Agra-Delhi and Allahabad-Gorakhpur, among others. This is an indicative list of routes, which will be finalized depending upon the bids received from the airlines.