Guwahati: Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday launched the state’s first drone service, “Medicine from the sky,” in honour of India’s 76th Independence Day.
The initiative involved working with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the drone service will run from Seppa to Chayang Tajo.
Taking to twitter, CM Khandu said the project was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India world’s drone hub.
“Drone Services Launched: Guided by vision of Hon PM Shri @narendramodi ji to make India world’s drone hub, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh has decided to conduct a pilot project of using drones in healthcare, agriculture & disaster management in collaboration with @wef,” he tweeted.
“The pilot project funded by USAID and executed by Redwings Labs shall provide a clear picture on operational issues, financial feasibility & regulatory issues, based on which our govt shall make a policy and take steps for phased adoption of this emerging technology,” he added.
Earlier, in May, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia predicted that thanks to PM Modi’s vision, a large number of new Indian enterprises would start offering drone services, turning India into the largest drone centre in the world.