SARAS Mk II - Concept to Design

The National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL) has been pushing the government to make Saras Mk-2 commercially viable.

Saras Mk-2 is 19-seater aircraft. It was developed with a target cost of ₹50 crore which is at least 20-25% lower in cost than other aircraft in a similar category.
The NAL developed this first indigenous light transport aircraft.
The NAL suggests using this for VIP services or tackling emergencies in times of natural calamities.