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16/08/22 05:05 AM IST

‘Medicine from the sky’

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  • ‘Medicine from the sky’ pilot project drone service launched by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu.
About the project 
  • In Arunachal Pradesh, pilot project of using drones in healthcare, agriculture and disaster management including the “Medicine from the Sky project” is being undertaken in association with the World Economic Forum (WEF).
  • Medicine from the Sky Project has been funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
  • It is being implemented by Redwing Labs, which is a start-up based in Bengaluru.
  • This project will provide a clear vision on operational issues, regulatory issues, and financial feasibility. On the basis of this, government will make a policy and take steps to adopt emerging technology in phased manner.
Source- The Hindu 

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