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Amaravati to host drone summit this month

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YourStory · 10m ago

Amaravati to host drone summit this month

The civil aviation ministry and the Andhra Pradesh government have announced a two-day drone summit in Amaravati on October 22. The summit will bring together drone companies, foreign entities, and other stakeholders. Additionally, there will be a drone show featuring over 5,000 drones. More than 1,000 delegates have registered for the summit so far. The government is also working on a new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the drone sector, with input being sought from stakeholders. The previous PLI scheme for drones, introduced in 2021 with a budget of Rs 120 crore for three years, has ended.

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