Article Title: MeitY & NIDAR
22-03-2025
Science & Technology Current Affairs Analysis
AboutNIDAR:
National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR).
Launched under theSwaYaan – Capacity Building for Human Resource Development inUnmanned Aircraft Systems(UAS)initiative.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY)in collaboration withDrone Federation of India (DFI).
Encourage research, innovation, and real-world drone applications indisaster managementandprecision agriculture.
Engage over100 student teamsfor developing autonomous drone solutions.
Fosterstartup incubation, cloud credits, software support, and internships.
AboutSwaYaan Initiative:
A comprehensive capacity-buildingprogram for droneand allied technologies in India
Launched in:Approved byMeitYinJuly 2022.
Ministry:Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Aim: Train42,560 participantsto create askilled drone technologyworkforce.
Features:
- Implementedwith participation from 30 top institutions including IISc, IITs, IIITs, NITs, CDAC, and NIELIT.
- Focus areas includeDrone Electronics,GNC Algorithms Simulation,Aeromechanics,Drone Applications, andAllied UAS Technologies.
- Initiation of minor degree programs, boot camps, and workshops.
- Active industry participation through challenges and innovation platforms.
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