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Union Min Kamlesh Paswan inaugurates Garuda Aerospace's Agri-Drone indigenization facility

Chennai, June 13 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan
on Friday inaugurated the Garuda Aerospace's new Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility in
Chennai.
The Minister also inaugurated 300 Centres of Excellence (CoE) and flagged off Garuda
Aerospace’s DGCA approved Train the Trainer (TTT) program.
Supporting this milestone launch were key members of the Bharat Drone Association (BDA).
The launch also witnessed a dynamic live demonstration of Agri-Drones by highly skilled
Drone Didis showcasing Garuda Aerospace’s commitment to fostering self-reliance and
innovation within the burgeoning drone ecosystem.
Spread across 35,000 sqft, Garuda Aerospace’s state-of-the-art Agri-Drone Indigenization
facility is the country’s first of its kind hub for the design, manufacturing, and rigorous testing
of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
The new facility marks the expansion of Garuda Aerospace’s existing manufacturing unit and
is a major leap in advancing drone manufacturing and skill development in India.
The Indigenous Agri-Drone Manufacturing facility aims to locally produce 7 subsystems and
33 parts, furthering the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Garuda Aerospace has been a strong advocate for local manufacturing. Additionally, the
300 Centres of Excellence will function as after-sales support service centers, generating
employment opportunities and training the next generation of drone pilots.
The TTT program on the other hand is Garuda Aerospace’s flagship skill building and
development initiative which is designed to empower educators and professionals to
become certified drone instructors.
TTT extends comprehensive and hands-on training that encompasses UAS operations,
maintenance, understanding and following safety protocols, in accordance with DGCA
regulations.
Additionally, the strategically located 300 CoEs across India in collaboration with academic
institutions and industry partners will advance drone innovation, research, and skill development
through a strong partner network.
These initiatives collaboratively represent a transformative step toward building a robust, future
ready drone ecosystem in the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Kamlesh Paswan said, “I have known Agnishwar for five years
as a younger brother, but today I was truly amazed to witness his work as CEO of Garuda
Aerospace. Providing employment to over 140 people is a commendable step toward fulfilling
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of empowering youth through entrepreneurship.''
"I was filled with pride seeing a completely Made-in-India initiative led by a young individual
making contributions not just in agriculture. What touched me most was seeing women, who
once never stepped out of their homes, now confidently flying drones thanks to the visionary
Drone Didi initiative", he said.
Thanking the Minister, founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace, Agnishwar Jayaprakash, said
“We had three monumental inaugurations today including our milestone launch of the Indigenous
Agri-Drone facility, something we have been working on for a long time. Our Prime Minister gave
us a vision in 2022 to manufacture one lakh Made-in-India drones by 2026."
" We have delivered 4,000 drones so far, and are confident we will achieve this target in the next
two years. Our new facility is equipped to manufacture over 33 different parts and 7 subsystems;
this reinforces our commitment to self-reliance", he said.
All of these efforts and initiatives have powered Garuda Aerospace to become one of India’s most
valuable drone startups, with a fast-growing global footprint.
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