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The government is planning to start its subsidised regional connectivity scheme and link Guwahati to Dhaka, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, Singapore and Bangkok. NEW DELHI: The Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik UDAN) ) scheme is soon going to fly overseas too. For the subsidy, an "International Air Connectivity Fund" will be created through the contributions made by the state government. It shall be a dedicated fund for the provision of subsidy support under the scheme," a consultation paper released by aviation ministry said on Tuesday. It plans to give subsidy between Rs 2370 (for Dhaka) to Rs 7880 for Singapore.This will enable cheaper fares and dramatically increase northeast India's connectivity to Southeast Asia..