{"id":34359,"date":"2025-06-18T18:26:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T12:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=34359"},"modified":"2025-06-18T18:26:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T12:56:17","slug":"agri-drone-indigenization-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Agri Drone Indigenization Hub Chennai Inaugurated by Kamlesh Paswan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Agri_Drone_Indigenization_Hub_in_Chennai_inaugurated_by_Kamlesh_Paswan_aims_to_boost_drone_manufacturing_under_Atmanirbhar_Bharat_with_a_goal_of_100000_drones_by_2026\" >Agri Drone Indigenization Hub in Chennai inaugurated by Kamlesh Paswan aims to boost drone manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat with a goal of 100,000 drones by 2026.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Indias_First_Agri%E2%80%91Drone_Indigenization_Hub_Inaugurated_in_Chennai\" >India\u2019s First Agri\u2011Drone Indigenization Hub Inaugurated in Chennai<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Introduction_A_Milestone_for_%E2%80%98Make_in_India_in_Drone_Tech\" >Introduction: A Milestone for \u2018Make in India\u2019 in Drone Tech<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#A_Live_Showcase_of_Skills_and_Innovation\" >A Live Showcase of Skills and Innovation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Scale_and_Capability_100000_Drones_in_Two_Years\" >Scale and Capability: 100,000 Drones in Two Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Building_Indias_Drone_Ecosystem\" >Building India\u2019s Drone Ecosystem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Industry_Collaboration_and_Policy_Alignment\" >Industry Collaboration and Policy Alignment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Strategic_Alignment_with_PM_Modis_Drone_Vision\" >Strategic Alignment with PM Modi\u2019s Drone Vision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Agricultural_Transformation_and_Rural_Empowerment\" >Agricultural Transformation and Rural Empowerment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Skill_Development_and_Comprehensive_Ecosystem\" >Skill Development and Comprehensive Ecosystem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Industry-Government-Association_Partnership\" >Industry-Government-Association Partnership<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Evolution_of_Indias_Drone_Policy\" >Evolution of India\u2019s Drone Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Garuda_Aerospaces_Rise\" >Garuda Aerospace\u2019s Rise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Tying_into_National_Tech_Initiatives\" >Tying into National Tech Initiatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Agri%E2%80%91Drone_Indigenization_in_Chennai\" >Key Takeaways from Agri\u2011Drone Indigenization in Chennai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Q1_What_is_the_significance_of_Indias_first_Agri-Drone_Indigenization_Hub\" >Q1. What is the significance of India\u2019s first Agri-Drone Indigenization Hub?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Q2_Who_inaugurated_the_Agri-Drone_Indigenization_Hub_and_where_is_it_located\" >Q2. Who inaugurated the Agri-Drone Indigenization Hub and where is it located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Q3_What_is_the_production_target_set_by_Garuda_Aerospace_for_agri-drones\" >Q3. What is the production target set by Garuda Aerospace for agri-drones?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Q4_What_are_the_key_initiatives_launched_along_with_the_drone_hub\" >Q4. What are the key initiatives launched along with the drone hub?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Q5_What_is_the_role_of_Drone_Didis_in_this_initiative\" >Q5. What is the role of Drone Didis in this initiative?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/agriculture\/agri-drone-indigenization-hub\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agri_Drone_Indigenization_Hub_in_Chennai_inaugurated_by_Kamlesh_Paswan_aims_to_boost_drone_manufacturing_under_Atmanirbhar_Bharat_with_a_goal_of_100000_drones_by_2026\"><\/span>Agri Drone Indigenization Hub in Chennai inaugurated by Kamlesh Paswan aims to boost drone manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat with a goal of 100,000 drones by 2026.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_First_Agri%E2%80%91Drone_Indigenization_Hub_Inaugurated_in_Chennai\"><\/span><strong>India\u2019s First Agri\u2011Drone Indigenization Hub Inaugurated in Chennai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_A_Milestone_for_%E2%80%98Make_in_India_in_Drone_Tech\"><\/span>Introduction: A Milestone for \u2018Make in India\u2019 in Drone Tech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>June 14, 2025<\/strong>, Union Minister of State for Rural Development <strong>Kamlesh Paswan<\/strong> officially inaugurated Garuda Aerospace\u2019s <em>Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility<\/em> in Chennai  The 35,000\u202fsq\u202fft hub is India\u2019s first dedicated site for <strong>designing, manufacturing, and testing<\/strong> agricultural drones\u2014and marks a significant leap toward self-reliance in drone production under the <em>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/em> initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Live_Showcase_of_Skills_and_Innovation\"><\/span>A Live Showcase of Skills and Innovation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the inauguration, Garuda Aerospace showcased a <strong>live demonstration<\/strong> by its \u2018Drone Didis\u2019, highlighting women-led drone operations\u2014a powerful symbol of inclusive tech empowerment This underscored both rural and gender-focused innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scale_and_Capability_100000_Drones_in_Two_Years\"><\/span>Scale and Capability: 100,000 Drones in Two Years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Paswan applauded Garuda\u2019s goal of achieving PM Modi\u2019s vision of manufacturing <strong>100,000 made-in\u2011India drones by 2026<\/strong>, revealing that 4,000 drones have already been delivered  The factory\u2019s capacity includes dozens of subsystems and component parts, reducing India\u2019s dependence on imports <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_Indias_Drone_Ecosystem\"><\/span>Building India\u2019s Drone Ecosystem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The inauguration also introduced two key programmes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>300 Centres of Excellence (CoEs)<\/strong> across India\u2014joint initiatives with academia and industry to expand skill development and provide after-sales support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DGCA-approved \u201cTrain the Trainer\u201d (TTT) programme<\/strong>, aimed at creating a certified cadre of drone instructors <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry_Collaboration_and_Policy_Alignment\"><\/span>Industry Collaboration and Policy Alignment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Representatives from the <strong>Bharat Drone Association (BDA)<\/strong> were present. The hub unites local component manufacturers and aligns with central schemes like <strong>PLI<\/strong>, <strong>SMAM<\/strong>, and <strong>Drone Didi<\/strong>, reinforcing India\u2019s role as a drone-friendly manufacturing destination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Agri-drone-indigenization-hub\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themanufacturingfrontier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Union-Minister-Kamlesh-Paswan-Inaugurates-Garuda-Aerospaces-Agri-Drone-Indigenization-Facility.jpg\" alt=\"Agri drone indigenization hub\" title=\"Agri drone indigenization hub\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Agri drone indigenization hub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why This News is Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Alignment_with_PM_Modis_Drone_Vision\"><\/span>Strategic Alignment with PM Modi\u2019s Drone Vision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This inauguration signifies a tangible step towards PM Modi&#8217;s ambition to position India as a <strong>Global Drone Hub by 2026<\/strong>, by scaling domestic manufacturing capacity The indigenization facility plays a vital role in reducing dependency on imports\u2014critical for national security and economic sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agricultural_Transformation_and_Rural_Empowerment\"><\/span>Agricultural Transformation and Rural Empowerment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By focusing on <strong>agri-drones<\/strong>, the hub addresses key challenges in the agriculture sector: enhancing crop monitoring, enabling precise spraying, and increasing yield efficiency. The participation of <strong>Drone Didis<\/strong> highlights Garuda\u2019s emphasis on women\u2019s empowerment and employing technology to uplift rural communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skill_Development_and_Comprehensive_Ecosystem\"><\/span>Skill Development and Comprehensive Ecosystem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The launch of <strong>300 CoEs<\/strong> and a DGCA-approved <strong>TTT programme<\/strong> supports skill dissemination and builds a workforce trained to operate, maintain, and teach drone technology. This amplifies human capital growth and strengthens a self-sustaining drone ecosystem in tier\u20112 and tier\u20113 cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry-Government-Association_Partnership\"><\/span>Industry-Government-Association Partnership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The involvement of the <strong>BDA<\/strong>, academic institutions, and industry partners signals a collaborative approach\u2014integral for standard-setting, certification frameworks, and streamlining supply chains. These partnerships are poised to attract further <strong>government incentives<\/strong> and <strong>private investment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Indias_Drone_Policy\"><\/span>Evolution of India\u2019s Drone Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India started formally recognizing drones in <strong>2021<\/strong>, unveiling its initial regulatory framework under the DGCA to regulate civil drone usage. Over the following years, policies such as the <strong>PLI<\/strong>, <strong>Drone Didi<\/strong>, and <strong>SMAM schemes<\/strong> have pushed domestic drone manufacturing and skilling programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garuda_Aerospaces_Rise\"><\/span>Garuda Aerospace\u2019s Rise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in <strong>2015<\/strong>, Garuda Aerospace has grown from a small pilot team to a nationwide player, delivering thousands of drones and collaborating with major leaders. The Chennai indigenization hub follows previous expansions in drone production and training, reinforcing its leadership in the field <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tying_into_National_Tech_Initiatives\"><\/span>Tying into National Tech Initiatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The facility aligns with larger government efforts like \u201cDigital India\u201d and \u201cSkill India\u201d, leveraging drones for <strong>precision farming<\/strong>, <strong>infrastructure monitoring<\/strong>, and <strong>logistics<\/strong>. It reinforces the narrative of technology-driven rural development and modern agriculture practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Agri%E2%80%91Drone_Indigenization_in_Chennai\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from Agri\u2011Drone Indigenization in Chennai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Launch of India\u2019s <strong>first Agri\u2011Drone Indigenization Facility<\/strong> in Chennai, covering 35,000\u202fsq\u202fft.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>Inaugurated by Union Minister <strong>Kamlesh Paswan<\/strong> on <strong>June 14, 2025<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Integration with <strong>300 Centres of Excellence<\/strong> and <strong>DGCA\u2011approved Train the Trainer (TTT) programme<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>Capacity goal of manufacturing <strong>100,000 made\u2011in\u2011India drones by 2026<\/strong>; 4,000 delivered so far.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>Strong emphasis on <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong>, rural skill development, women-led Drone Didi initiative, and import independence.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Agri drone indigenization hub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_is_the_significance_of_Indias_first_Agri-Drone_Indigenization_Hub\"><\/span>Q1. What is the significance of India\u2019s first Agri-Drone Indigenization Hub?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The facility is a major milestone in India&#8217;s push for self-reliance in drone technology, especially in agriculture, reducing import dependency and promoting domestic manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Who_inaugurated_the_Agri-Drone_Indigenization_Hub_and_where_is_it_located\"><\/span>Q2. Who inaugurated the Agri-Drone Indigenization Hub and where is it located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Union Minister Kamlesh Paswan inaugurated the facility, which is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_production_target_set_by_Garuda_Aerospace_for_agri-drones\"><\/span>Q3. What is the production target set by Garuda Aerospace for agri-drones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Garuda Aerospace aims to manufacture 100,000 made-in-India drones by 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_are_the_key_initiatives_launched_along_with_the_drone_hub\"><\/span>Q4. What are the key initiatives launched along with the drone hub?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two major initiatives include 300 Centres of Excellence (CoEs) across India and a DGCA-approved Train the Trainer (TTT) programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_is_the_role_of_Drone_Didis_in_this_initiative\"><\/span>Q5. What is the role of Drone Didis in this initiative?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drone Didis are trained women drone pilots who operate agri-drones, symbolizing women empowerment and rural inclusion in modern agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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