A visionary engineer and IIT alumnus, Prem Kumar Vislawath, Founder and CEO of Marut Drones, launched his startup with the goal of creating a positive socio-economic impact, backed by radical innovation. In this exclusive interview, Prem shares his inspiring journey of leveraging drone technology to address some of the most...
Agricultural drones are transforming Indian farming by delivering real-time, high-resolution data on crop health and soil conditions. This technology enhances productivity, promotes sustainable practices, and is supported by government initiatives like the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization and the NAMO Drone Didi scheme, which provide financial assistance and training to integrate...
Automation in agriculture is rapidly emerging as a crucial solution to the challenges of feeding a growing global population. With over 7.7 billion people to sustain, the demand for food is soaring, placing immense pressure on traditional farming methods. At the same time, farmers face labor shortages, climate change, and...
Backed by government initiatives like the Production-linked Incentive (PLI) program, India aims to emerge as a global drone manufacturing hub by 2030. Agriculture drones, a key segment of this industry, promise to transform farming practices, offering real-time insights into soil health, crop conditions, and water management. By optimizing resource allocation and...
The Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes have showcased remarkable success, with exports under the targeted sectors exceeding Rs 3.20 lakh crore (US$ 38.5 billion). Major contributions come from sectors including large-scale electronics manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and telecom & networking products. Till now, 746 applications have received approval across 14...
India as an emerging drone hub has witnessed the transforming technology at a rapid rate over the last decade. IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt Ltd. is one of the fast growing startups that focuses on developing drones with latest technologies including AI/ML features and sensors. Deepak Bhardwaj, Director and Co-Founder, spoke exclusively...
Santosh Sarangi, IAS Officer, observes that while private sector investment has come in for primary and secondary food products, players in the agriculture sector need to do a fair deal of research regarding the consumer tastes and preferences in different markets and inculcate a certain degree of technological know-how. Thus,...
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