Nagaland's first drone school

• On January 26, Nagaland's first drone school and center of excellence for drones was inaugurated at the Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing Centre in Kohima.

• The facility was formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations.

• This state-of-the-art initiative has been developed under the State GIS and Remote Sensing Centre of the Planning and Transformation Department.

• The drone school has been established to equip young people with advanced drone technology skills and promote innovation-based employment.

• The Chief Minister described the initiative as a significant step towards utilizing modern technology for governance, development, and public service delivery.

• The drone school is envisioned as a hub for innovation and capacity building, ensuring that technology reaches the districts and interior areas.