New Delhi: Energy and enthusiasm in drone sector are visible and indicate India’s strength and desire to leapfrog into a leading position, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today.
“The sector shows great possibilities of a major sector for employment generation, ” he added while inaugurating India’s biggest Drone Festival – Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022 today.
Prime Minister also interacted with Kisan drone pilots, witnessed open-air drone demonstrations and interacted with startups in the drone exhibition centre.
Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar, Giriraj Singh, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Mansukh Mandaviya, Bhupendra Yadav, many Ministers of State and leaders and entrepreneurs of drone industry were among those present on the occasion.
Prime Minister also gave away 150 drone pilot certificates, official release said.
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister conveyed his fascination and interest in the drone sector.
Narendra Modi said that he was deeply impressed by the drone exhibition and the spirit of the entrepreneurs and innovation in the sector.
Recalling the new beginning exactly 8 years ago, Prime Minister said, “this was the time 8 years ago when we started implementing new mantras of good governance in India.”
“Following the path of minimum government, and maximum governance, we have made ease of living, and ease of doing business a priority. We connected every citizen of the country with the facilities and welfare schemes by moving forward on the path of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, ” he added.
