Drone-based healthcare services launched in Arunachal Pradesh

Tags: State News

On August 15, 2022, in Arunachal Pradesh, the “Medicine from the Sky” project was successfully unveiled.

IMPORTANT FACTS -

• The first flight of the drone service was conducted from Seppa to Chiang Tajo in East Kameng district.

• The project is inspired by the Prime Minister's vision of transforming India into a drone hub of the world.

• In Arunachal Pradesh, the pilot project “Medicine from the Sky Project” is being launched in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF).

• The “Medicine from the Sky Project” is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

• It is being implemented by Redwing Labs, a start-up based in Bengaluru.

• The project will provide a clear vision on operational issues, regulatory issues and financial viability. Based on this, the government will formulate a policy and take steps to adopt the emerging technology in a phased manner.

About Arunachal Pradesh :

• Capital- Itanagar

• Governor- BD Mishra

• Chief Minister- Pema Khandu

• Legislative Assembly - 60 seats

• Rajya Sabha - 1 seat

• Lok Sabha - 2 seats