Himachal govt inks five MoUs for production of drones to promote technology-driven governance

Palampur, July 6 (KNN) The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday signed five MoUs worth Rs 200 crore to manufacture drones with the aim to promote technology-driven governance in the state. 

The state government signed an MoU with FICCI to promote the use of drones in governance. They also signed agreements with Abecode

Technologies Private Limited and Dronetech Solutions Private Limited for investment, a statement issued here said. 

The Himachal Pradesh government also inked an MoU with SkyeAir for an unmanned traffic management solution to oversee flight operations in collaboration with the Department of Digital Technologies and Governance, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Agricultural University (CSKHPKV) and IIT Ropar.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu who virtually addressed the concluding ceremony of the 'Drone conclave' organised in Kangra's Palampur assured to extend all possible support and required facilities to the investors. “Drones would be procured for usage in the government sector,” he said. 

Emphasising on the promotion of Information Technology-driven governance in Himachal Pradesh, Sukhu pointed out that drone technology could play a vital role to benefit farmers and horticulturists, besides monitoring law and order.

Highlighting the importance of technology adoption, the CM asked the CSKHPKV in Palampur to exhibit the use of drone technology on its campus as well as to motivate farmers to embrace technological advancements for increasing their economy and efficiency. 

The Drone conclave witnessed a participation of representatives from 26 private companies and 25 state government departments. (KNN Bureau)