Agartala, Nov 25: Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday inaugurated a Drone Technology Centre at Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT), Narsingarh to strengthening the technical education of the state.
The Higher Education department has developed it for encouraging innovative ideas among the students.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Saha said the premier technical institute of the state, earlier known as Polytechnic Institute, had lost its glory due to some unethical activities of a section. Since its inception as TIT, it has continued to achieve in various areas.
The students of TIT have made two drones so far and the Chief Minister appreciated the spirit of the students.
“Inspected the new centre and the drones prepared by the students. I appreciate the efforts of the students & their guides. I believe, this institute will definitely play an important role in taking technical education in the state to new heights,” the Chief Minister tweeted.
Education Minister Ratanlal Nath said the aim of the centre is to impart skills to the youth in handling, maintaining and designing drones to be used in various applications. In the long run, he said, the centre is expected to provide manpower trained in drone technology to work in various positions in drone-related industries.
Dr Saha also appreciated the efforts of the Education Minister and TIT for developing this drone technology centre.
According to Nath, drones are now being used in Agriculture for spreading seeds, fertilizers and pesticides in large areas and also in remote areas within short period of time.
Besides, drones are also being used in the field of disaster management for instant rescue and to reach and deliver relief in affected areas where surface connectivity becomes temporarily blocked.
Drones also play an important role for surveillance in every corner and also to maintain law and order effectively by the administration. Different types of drones are required for different services and it is increasing day by day, Nath said.
MLA Krishnadhan Das, Secretary of Higher Education department Saradindu Chowdhury, director N.C. Sarma and Principal in-charge of TIT Prof. (Dr.) ShekarDutta and others were present in the programme.
