• Prime Minister has unveiled Varuna, India’s first passenger drone. PM Modi is seen watching the demonstration of the drone.
• Prime Minister asserted that the current government has ensured last-mile delivery of services with the help of technology, including drones.
• The Prime Minister was there to address the Naval Innovation and Indigenization Organization (NIIO)seminars Swavlamban which took place at Dr Ambedkar International Center in New Delhi.

Varuna drone:

• The makers of this indigenous pilot-less Varuna drone startup Sagar Defense Engineering demonstrated this in his presence.
• This Varuna drone has been designed and developed by a startup and has the capacity to carry one person inside.
• Varuna, India’s first drone that can carry a human payload, has a range of 25 km. The drone can carry a 130 kg payload and has 25-33 minutes of flight time.