Hyd’s Marut Drone to set up training academy in Punjab

Hyderabad: Marut Drone Academy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marut Dronetech Pvt Ltd, has signed an MoU with Unati Agri Allied and Marketing Multi-State Cooperative Society Limited (UAMMCL) to establish a state-of-the-art drone training academy at MRPD government college, Talwara, in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. The academy, named Unati Marut Drone Academy, will function as a Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) and is the first of its kind in rural Punjab.”

In alignment with national objectives to make India a drone hub by 2030 and to promote skill development in rural areas, the academy will offer a comprehensive range of courses, including a DGCA Certified Drone Training Course, Agriculture Drone Spraying and Drone Repair and Maintenance course. The academy aims to train 200 individuals annually and will also assist graduates in finding employment opportunities post training. The academy will work in line with the various schemes of the Centre and the Punjab government to foster rural entrepreneurship among the youth and women of Punjab.

“In line with Prime Minister Modi’s Namo Drone Didi scheme, Unati, in collaboration with Marut Drone Academy, is launching a DGCA-approved drone pilot training with an aim to upskill women, as well as local youth and farmers. This collaboration is a significant step forward in our mission to upskill women for nation-building. Partnering with Marut Drone Academy will further our vision of equipping women with the essential skills to contribute to nation-building,” Jyoti Saroop, Founder of UAMMCL, said.

“Punjab, the breadbasket of India, faces solvable challenges in its agricultural sector. With increasing labour shortages, climate change, young work force migrating to other foreign lands and depleting natural resources, the need for innovative solutions to enhance crop productivity has never been more critical. We are proud to establish the first drone academy in Talwara.”