Interacts with Kisan drone pilots

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated India’s biggest Drone Festival – Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022. He also interacted with Kisan drone pilots, witnessed open-air drone demonstrations and interacted with startups in the drone exhibition centre. The Prime Minister also gave away 150 drone pilot certificates.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister conveyed his fascination and interest in the drone sector and said that he was deeply impressed by the drone exhibition and the spirit of the entrepreneurs and innovation in the sector. The Prime Minister also talked about his interaction with farmers and young engineers. He said that the energy and enthusiasm in the drone sector are visible and indicate India’s strength and desire to leapfrog into a leading position.

The Prime Minister cited PM Swamitva Yojana as an example of how drone technology is becoming the basis of a revolution. Under this scheme, for the first time, every property in villages is being digitally mapped and digital property cards are being given to the people.

The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of drone technology in the fields of defence, disaster management, agriculture, tourism, film and entertainment.

The Prime Minister also said that measures taken to help agriculture sectors have ensured that technology is no longer intimidating for the farmers.