IIM Sambalpur, IG Drones partner to launch drone centre of excellence & more

According to the cooperation, IG Drones will establish a drone centre of excellence at IIM Sambalpur's Delhi campus, which would serve as a hub for drone technology research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

According to the statement, IG Drones has become the first company to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with an IIM. Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship, also attended the occasion. The MoU will also cover sophisticated drone technology applications in business analytics, management strategies, and public policy.

The agreement is also expected to strengthen IG Drone's role in promoting drone technology as a source of expertise and creativity for Indian youth.

Dr Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur, expressed his joy in signing an MoU with the leading drone technology business, which will focus on advanced drone applications. He stated that IIM Sambalpur has been at the forefront of initiatives to establish itself as one of India's leading IIMs.

Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Founder and CEO of IG Drones, stated that the MoU demonstrates the company's commitment to promoting innovation and fostering growth in the drone technology sector through collaboration with prominent IIMs in India.

“We believe that this partnership will not only benefit our company but also contribute to the growth and development of the drone ecosystem in India,” Sanghapriya added.