India’s government is planning to develop a hub-and-spoke aviation network that includes 44 airports, among them four larger “hub” airports, to strengthen international air connectivity. The proposal is aimed at improving how passengers and cargo move between regional airports (“spokes”) and major global connection points (“hubs”). Under the plan, the four hub airports are intended to support broader international routes and help integrate India more directly into global aviation networks. This approach is described as a way to boost connectivity and improve the overall efficiency of the air transport system, with development spread across multiple airports rather than concentrating capacity in a single location. The goal stated across reports is to increase India’s role in international air travel and make the country a more significant aviation hub. The details of implementation, such as timelines, selection criteria for the hub airports, and how capacity and route planning will be phased, are not specified in the provided summaries.