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New Delhi : Gwalior Drone Mela was organised on December 11, 2021, jointly by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), at Madhav Institute of Technology & Science (MITS), Gwalior. This is part of the series of events planned under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration.
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. The programme included drone exhibition, demonstration, drone spardha, industry – user interactions and launches.
Over 30 exhibition stalls were set up to showcase drones, drone applications, services, use cases etc.Participants and youth enjoyed drone acrobatics presented by various drone companies and high speed drone race towards the end of the programme. The programme was attended by over 10,000 people.
Chief guests of the programmes were Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh; Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India, and Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister.
Speaking on the occasion, Scindia said that Drone Mela is a historic day for Gwalior. Through this we have become a witness to the new revolution. He 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, according to a PIB release. Five Drone Schools will be set-up in MP , said Scindia.
