Yesterday, in Gwalior Drone Mela, which is part of the series of events planned under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration, Mr. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation, announced that five drone schools to be set-up in Madhya Pradesh to train youngsters in drone technology and open new employment opportunities for them.
The drone schools will be opened in Gwalior, Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Satna.
Besides, Centre of Excellence (CoE) for drone technology was also inaugurated along with launch of SpiceXpress Drone Airlines program.
Mr. Scindia said that in the coming future, drone technology will bring significant changes in the world's economy. It is a matter of pride that Madhya Pradesh is the first state in the country in advancing the use of drone technology at such a big scale.
He said that Drone Mela is a historic day for Gwalior. Through this we have become a witness to the new revolution.
Gwalior Drone Mela was organised today jointly by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) at Madhav Institute of Technology & Science (MITS), Gwalior.
The programme was the biggest congregation of drone manufacturers, service providers, drone enthusiasts and user communities, especially students, farmers and common man of the city. Programme included drone exhibition, demonstration, drone spardha, industry – user interactions and launches.