NSDC, Drone Destination to set up 10 drone hubs in India under joint initiative

New Delhi, Oct 19 (KNN) With an aim to make India a global drone hub the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in partnership with Drone Destination will extend flying schools across the country.

To promote skill development is the main focus of the Corporation.

Under the pact NSDC will provide loans to aspiring pilots through its associated NBFCs to help them undergo training with Drone Destination, reported Mint.

They will receive high-quality skills, enhancing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Recognising the growth of drone adoption in India, Ved Mani Tiwari, COO, NSDC said, “There is already a huge requirement for skilled manpower in the sector, including trained pilots and this demand is only bound to increase.”

He said that it is likely that the country would need over three lakh drone pilots within the span of next five years.

“Understanding this demand, NSDC is committed to partner with leading organisations such as Drone Destination to assist in building the necessary skill infrastructure for large scale employment opportunities,” said Tiwari.

Chirag Sharma, CEO, Drone Destination said, “Our partnership with NSDC will be doubly beneficial for the youth as there will soon be more drone hubs across the country and further, aspiring pilots can get loans for skill development in this new sunrise sector.”  (KNN Bureau)