Govt is working as an enabler by creating demand structure for drones: Jyotiraditya Scindia

New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that the Narendra Modi Government is working as an enabler by creating demand structure for drones.

Addressing the session on Drones for Public Good - Mass Awareness Programme, organized by FICCI, Mr Scindia said, technology promotion is crucial and drone technology will bring those living at the margins to the centre of development. 

He said, drones play a crucial role in connecting the people from the length and breadth of the country. He said, the new drone rules, accompanied at a very short period with the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Drones, gives the



nascent industry of domestic manufacturing, a huge boost.

The Minister added that India has some very hard-to-reach territories and drones would be effective in providing vaccines, resulting in an increase of the vaccination drive. He said, the government is already working as an anchor customer by the usage of vaccines and mapping and creating the demand structure for the drone technology in India.

Mr Scindia said that the government approved PLI Scheme for the drone industry will bring fresh investments and boost employment in India. He also urged the industry bodies to help the technology take off.