(MENAFN- KNN India)
New Delhi, Jul 19 (KNN) Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Jitan RAM Manjhi emphasised the government's commitment to supporting rural entrepreneurs as a means to foster holistic development of the MSME sector.
Speaking at an event in Delhi on Thursday, Manjhi stated, "MSMEs can provide a way forward to a country's youth from all strata of society."
The event marked the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Drone Destination and the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) to establish drone training programmes at NSIC Technical Services Centres.
Manjhi highlighted the importance of extending drone technology to rural areas, particularly to assist farmers.
The minister urged banks to facilitate easy and timely finance and subsidies for youth, especially in rural areas, to address unemployment concerns.
He assured government support for entrepreneurs in the MSME category.
Minister of State for MSMEs, Shobha Karandlaje, also present at the event, emphasised the focus on creating a robust ecosystem to nurture talent and foster innovation.
The MoU between Drone Destination and NSIC aims to establish a state-of-the-art drone training centre in Delhi, offering comprehensive training in various aspects of drone technology, including repairs, maintenance, data processing, and remote pilot operations.
Kartikeya Sinha, Director, Planning & Marketing at NSIC, described the initiative as a potential game-changer for aspiring youth and women in technology.
Chirag Sharma, CEO, Drone Destination, expressed that the partnership would contribute to democratising drone technology in India and support the growing drone ecosystem by providing a skilled and specialised workforce.
The training programmes will be launched in addition to the existing Pilot Training Certification course offered by Drone Destination across 12 locations in India.
(KNN Bureau)
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