Jayant Sinha heads Task Force to fast-track UAV

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New Delhi : The Government has constituted a 13-Member ask Force under the chairmanship of Jayant Sinha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, for  fast-tracking the roll-out of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology. The Task Force will develop a roadmap with implementable recommendations for Central as well as State Governments, Industry and Research Institutions.

The Task Force will consist of representatives from the Government, PSUs, industry and sectoral experts and submit report within 6 months of its constitution.  The Headquarters of the Task Force will be at Ministry of Civil Aviation, New Delhi, according to a PIB release.

The Task Force will focus, inter-alia, on research and development, acquisition & commercialisation, application and adoption in specific sectors, regulatory framework, and preference for Make in India. The Task Force may study global practices and interact with relevant stakeholders, as required, for preparation of their report.

The 13-Member Task Force includes Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Civil Avitation Secretary Rajiv Nayan Choubey, Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra, and Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.