AICTE ties up with IG Drones to set up drone centres of excellence in 50 engineering colleges
AICTE
) has partnered with drone technology startup IG
Drones
to set up
drone centres of excellence
(CoEs) across 50 engineering colleges in India.
Under the initiative, 200 students from each university will be trained, equipping over 10,000 learners with specialised expertise in drone technology, IG Drones said in a statement.
"This initiative is aligned with the government of India's vision of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', aiming to bridge the skill gap in emerging technologies by empowering youth with cutting-edge training in drone technology," it said.
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The drone CoEs will act as hubs for innovation, hands-on training and research where students will gain industry-relevant skills and certifications in drone operations, manufacturing and applications. These centres will aim to foster entrepreneurship and indigenous innovation, creating a skilled workforce for high-impact sectors like agriculture, defence, disaster management, logistics and urban planning, according to the statement.
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"These centres of excellence will serve as vibrant hubs of innovation—democratising access to advanced technology, promoting inclusion, and fostering entrepreneurship and indigenous development. They will not only equip students with industry-ready skills but also encourage them to launch their own startups and build solutions in high-end tech drone sectors," said AICTE chairman T G Sitharam.
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India's first drone
centre of excellence
was established in Odisha in February.
"Through this partnership, we aim to build a drone ecosystem that is truly 'Made in India', powered by local talent, and equipped to serve global standards. We believe this is how we make technology inclusive, equitable, and meaningful, especially for rural and tribal communities," said Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, founder of IG Drones.
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