Operation Dronagiri
Operation Dronagiri is a strategic initiative under the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) introduced by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) in December 2022. The NGP aims to make India a global leader in geospatial technology by fostering innovation, liberalizing access to geospatial data, and driving economic and social development through the effective use of this technology. Operation Dronagiri, the first phase of the NGP implementation, is designed to demonstrate the tangible benefits of geospatial technology across three key sectors: Agriculture, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Livelihoods & Skilling.
Operation Dronagiri will be rolled out between November 2024 and March 2025 in six districts in five selected states: Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, Sonipat and Gurugram in Haryana, Kamrup in Assam, Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh and Washim* TBC in Maharashtra . The initiative will focus on district-level implementation to ensure localized solutions and direct impact. Each district will serve as a pilot for deploying geospatial solutions to address sector-specific challenges.
Significance of the name “Dronagiri”
In Ancient Bharat: ‘Location intelligence’ about ‘Sanjeevani buti’ on Mount Dronagiri saved Lord Lakshman’s life
When Lord Lakshman fell gravely ill in the battle against Ravana, Hanuman was tasked with finding this mystical herb on Mount Dronagiri. His knowledge of the mountain’s geography enabled him to locate the life-saving plant, ultimately restoring Lakshman’s health and showcasing the importance of wisdom in times of crisis.
Objective:
Operation Dronagiri is planned to utilize modern Geospatial Data & Technology to enrich the lives of every citizen of Bharat especially Farmers, Youth, Women.
Expected Outcome:
The program is expected to connect data providers to data consumers to enable use of geospatial technologies and data to benefit the end users like Farmers, Youth and Women.
Key Sectors
Agriculture
Transportation & Infrastructure
