Himachal Pradesh’s Drone Stations for Disaster Management

Current Context : Himachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced plans to establish drone stations across the state as part of a transformative project to enhance  disaster management.

Objective: Enhance disaster response and management using drone technology, addressing challenges like landslides, flash floods, and earthquakes.

Budget: The state government has allocated ₹800 crore for the project.

Functionality:

• Drone stations will operate like terminals, enabling real-time disaster monitoring and rapid delivery of aid.
• Focus on efficient response to climate-related disasters.