Drone cameras to monitor public safety in Kalaburagi
This demonstrates its dedication to enhancing law enforcement capabilities.
At a ceremony in Bengaluru on Thursday, advanced surveillance drones - Nimble-Eye and OS01 - were presented to Kalaburagi district police commissioner SD Sharanappa by home minister G Parameshwara. These Karnataka-manufactured drones feature AI-enabled surveillance capabilities and have been implemented through corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Speaking at the event, home minister G Parameshwara said, "Our vision is to equip every police station in Karnataka with drones, which will make our forces smarter, faster and more responsive. Karnataka-made drones are a symbol of how technology can serve public interest."
The sophisticated features of drones include round-the-clock surveillance, number plate recognition, crowd and vehicle monitoring, and swift field deployment capabilities, providing enhanced support to police operations across districts.
IT and BT minister Priyank Kharge, who also oversees rural development and panchayat raj, announced plans to train 500 Kalaburagi youth in DGCA-certified drone operations. This initiative aims to create opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, logistics, disaster management, and infrastructure monitoring.
Minister Priyank Kharge said: "The strength of our technology should be a force for rural transformation and opportunity.
The drone sector is one of the fastest-growing industries globally. Drones are being used in various fields. By upskilling the youth of Kalaburagi in cutting-edge drone technologies, we prepare them for future jobs, new livelihoods, local innovation, and rural technology. We are helping to create ecological systems.
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Minister Priyank Kharge highlighted Karnataka's prominent position in embracing advanced technologies, establishing robust infrastructure, and generating job opportunities through integrated and efficient governance systems. He emphasised the state's commitment to smart administrative practices that foster development and progress.
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