Panaji, Dec 20 (KNN) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday launched the Drone Policy 2022 with the aim to promote drone manufacturing in the state.

The policy will encourage the use of drones for innovative delivery of citizen services with a focus on agriculture, forestry, horticulture, healthcare, mining and tourism.

Under the policy drone design, manufacturing, testing and maintenance facilities will be promoted in the state.

As per reports, the chief minister also inaugurated an additive manufacturing hub in Panaji. Minister Rohan Khaunte was present at the inauguration ceremony.

Speaking to the media, Khaunte said the drone policy aims to position Goa as a key state in India’s drone ecosystem, by harnessing opportunities to promote manufacturing, innovation, generate employment and provide value-added services in the state.

Khaunte pointed out “The stress is also to build institutional and academic capacity on drone technology within the state. It will also increase awareness of the technology among public and private sector entities through technology conclaves in the state.”

The policy will support drone technology start-ups and ‘Make in India’ initiative in drones and drone component manufacturing and generate employment opportunities for Goans, he said.

Apart from this, the policy aims to build talent in drone technologies by generating curiosity among students from early years and creating necessary curriculum.  (KNN Bureau)