Drone technology is essential for defence and agriculture: Anurag Thakur

I&B minister Anurag Thakur inaugurates Virtual Drone E-learning platform at Agni College of Technology

Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur today inaugurated the Virtual Drone E learning platform at Agni College of Technology at Chengalpet near Chennai .The Minister also flagged off the drone yatra.

Speaking at the event, Mr.Thakur said that drone technology is essential for defence, agriculture, horticulture, cinema and could substitute for many areas.

The Minister informed that at least one lakh drone pilots will be made under the make in India scheme in two years  time by the Garuda Aerospace Technology in Chengalpet District.

Mr Thakur said that India is making a significant progress in developing cutting edge in drone technology. He said that drone technology can be used to stop illegal mining and can create a massive impact on agriculture.