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Garuda Aerospace and Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Goa Collaborate on Conducting Drone Yatra
by DRONELIFE Staff Author Ian M. Crosby
India’s leading drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace is promoting sustainable agriculture practices in India with its revolutionary Kisan Drones. The success of Garuda Aerospace within the Drone Yatra initiative throughout various states has earned the corporate an outpouring of recognition and acclaim, leading to its expansion into the state of Goa. The Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Goa has invited the corporate to collaborate with the Department of Agriculture in conducting the initiative with a view to raise awareness and promote the adoption of drone technology in agriculture. This collaboration demonstrates a shared commitment to leveraging modern technology to enhance agricultural practices within the state.
Last yr, Union Minister Anurag Thakur flagged off the Drone Yatra 2.0, with a goal of covering 755 districts across India. The initiative seeks to show the efficacy of drones in agricultural applications and showcase the various advantages they convey to farmers throughout the country.
The Drone Yatra in Goa is designed to offer farmers with knowledge concerning the latest advancements in precision agriculture. Through use of the Kisan Drone, farmers at the moment are capable of utilize Nano Urea spraying with a view to optimize resources, lessen environmental impact, and increase their yield and income. The drone Yatra will likely be conducted in 100 villages throughout a one month period.
“We’re delighted to conduct the Drone Yatra within the state of Goa,” said Garuda Aerospace Founder and CEO Agnishwar Jayaprakash. “Our mission is to empower farmers with cutting-edge technology that may drive sustainable agricultural practices and boost productivity by enhancing the lives of the farmers. Advanced drone technology will play an important role in conserving resources, optimizing land use and contributing to a more sustainable future for India’s agricultural sector. Recently Garuda Aerospace has secured an order of 400 Agri Kisan Drones from Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) and the corporate’s order book currently tallies to 10,000 drones for this yr.”
“Garuda Aerospace’s Drone Yatra in Goa guarantees to be an academic and inspirational event, offering farmers invaluable insights into the limitless possibilities that drones can unlock for his or her agricultural operations,” added Garuda Aerospace VP of Agriculture and Government Affairs Shri. Ramkumar.
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