India keen to support drone startups for diverse applications: Hardeep Puri

Jan 15,2021

India keen to support drone startups for diverse applications: Hardeep Puri

Minister says tech being developed by country's startups will ensure drones perform mandated functions without any concerns on security
The government is keen to support drone startups as the technology can be used widely for delivering medicines, supplies during disaster management, and real-time monitoring of projects, said Minster of State for Commerce and Industry Hardeep Singh Puri.

India has about 130 startups in the domain of drones, and this is another area where the government is keen to support startups as drones are not only used for surveillance but also for delivering of supplies during disaster management, delivery of medicines, Puri said at the Startup India International Summit. Drones are being ...