Union Minister Launches Agri-Drone Facility and Drone Skill Initiatives in Chennai
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | June 14, 2025 |
| Inaugurated by | Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Shri Kamlesh Paswan |
| Location | Chennai, India |
| Key Launches | Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility, 300 Centres of Excellence (CoEs), Train the Trainer (TTT) Programme |
| Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility | Size: 35,000 sq. ft.; Output Target: 1 lakh drones by 2026; Current Production: 4,000 drones |
| Train the Trainer (TTT) Programme | DGCA-approved skilling programme to train educators as drone instructors; focuses on rural employability and women empowerment (Drone Didis) |
| 300 Centres of Excellence (CoEs) | Established in collaboration with academic institutions and industry partners; promotes drone innovation, R&D, and skill development |
| Vision | PM Modi's 2022 vision: Manufacture 1 lakh Made-in-India drones by 2026 |
| Significance | Strengthens Atmanirbhar Bharat; empowers entrepreneurs; enhances rural transformation; positions India as a global drone manufacturing and skilling leader |