Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: The state government today has notified the Drone Policy 2022 with a vision to position Goa as one of the key states in India’s drone ecosystem.
The objective of the policy is to promote drone design, manufacturing, testing and maintenance facilities in the State.
The policy also aims to encourage the use of drones for innovative delivery of citizen services with a focus in the areas of agriculture, forestry, horticulture, healthcare, mining and tourism. The Policy shall remain in operation for a period of five years.
The Drone Policy establishes free-fly zones inside the state that can be used by drone enthusiasts, businesses, and educational institutions in order to encourage drone testing and adoption.
The state administration of Goa intends to seize the chance to attract investment and create employment by recognizing the potential of the drone industry and working to entice drone companies to Goa.
Further, the state’s IT department has also established a 3D printing facility or additive manufacturing hub that entrepreneurs and start-ups may utilize to create prototypes quickly.
“The stress is also to build institutional and academic capacity on drone technology within the state. It will also increase awareness of the technology among public and private sector entities through technology conclaves in the state,” Khaunte said.
The policy will support drone technology start-ups and ‘Make in India’ initiative in drones and drone component manufacturing and generate employment opportunities for Goans, he said
