- Drone technology game changing: ACS Dubey
Bhopal: Under the guidance of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh is moving towards becoming a leader in drone technology. To develop a better ecosystem for drone technology in the state and to discuss the drone policy, a workshop was held in Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium on Monday on the topic “Use of drones in governance and development of drone ecosystem in Madhya Pradesh”. The workshop discussed the wide applications of drone technology. Surveyor General of India Mr. Hitesh Kumar Makwana, Additional Chief Secretary Science and Technology Mr. Sanjay Dubey, Managing Director MPSEDC Mr. Ashish Vashisht inaugurated the workshop. On this occasion, Drone Center Information Portal https://drone.mp.gov.in/ was also launched.
Surveyor General Mr. Makwana said that there has been a significant development in the field of drone technology in India in the last six years. From the initial limited use of drones to its widespread use today, drones have emerged as a multi-purpose tool. The Government of India has formulated a drone policy for the widespread use of drone technology. Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a leading state in the use of drone technology. The state has achieved special achievement by using drone technology in the implementation of the ownership scheme. Drone technology is efficient, accessible and low-cost technology.
ACS Mr. Sanjay Dubey said that the Central Government has aimed to develop a drone technology based eco-system under the Drone Policy. In this, the necessary rules for operating drones, licensing procedures, period of operation etc. have been prescribed. Madhya Pradesh, considering this policy as inspirational, is working for the practical and beneficial use of drones at the regional level. He said that our goal is to develop a strong and holistic eco-system in the state. When we talk about drones, it is not just a flying camera but a game changing technology. This technology is capable of providing services at various levels.
Sessions on various topics of drone technology
Sessions were organized on various topics of drone technology in the workshop. The current use and future widespread use of drone technology was discussed on the topic of drone policy and industry initiative. Information was given on the use of drones in business areas on the topic of drone case studies. Information was given on the topic of drone start-up and skill development and a detailed discussion was also held on the drone policy draft.
A drone-centric information portal was also launched on this occasion. This portal will be helpful in integrating information related to drone technology, policy and training. During this, an exhibition based on drone technology was also organized, in which the latest uses of drone technology were demonstrated. On this occasion, MPSEDC Project Director Shri Guru Prasad, Additional Project Director Dr. Sandeep Goyal, Project Manager Shri Anoop Patel, Senior General Manager Shri Kaviraj Mehra, MPSEDC officers and employees, Survey of India DGCA, IIT Indore, Drone Federation of India, NABARD, heads of all departments of Madhya Pradesh Government, representatives of drone industry heads like Idea Forge, Asteria Aerospace etc., Drone Didi’s and students of technical education were present.
