Drones can transform healthcare in remote areas: Arunachal min

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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Health & Family Welfare Minister Biyuram Wahge has said that drone technology holds immense potential to revolutionise healthcare delivery in the state’s remote and hilly regions, where timely access to medical aid remains a major challenge.

After attending the sixth International Drone Expo at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Friday, Wahge said he was ‘truly inspired by how technology is opening new paths for better healthcare’.

“Drones can play a major role in delivering medicines, vaccines, and blood samples quickly—especially in remote and hilly areas. They can also be very helpful during emergencies where every second counts,” the minister said in a social media post.

He highlighted that Arunachal Pradesh is already taking steps in this direction, with Tech Eagle and Redwing, two drone service providers, currently supporting the government’s health outreach in difficult-to-reach locations.

“The future looks promising with tech-driven solutions,” Wahge added, stressing the state’s commitment to leveraging innovation to bridge healthcare gaps and improve service delivery in underserved areas. The minister’s remarks align with the national emphasis on integrating advanced technologies into governance and healthcare, a vision promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Wahge also acknowledged the support of senior leaders including BJP President J P Nadda, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, in this endeavour. The expo showcased a wide array of drone innovations, and Wahge’s visit reflects Arunachal Pradesh’s intent to adopt next-generation tools to serve its people better, especially those in far-flung corners of the state.

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