
Global Alliance for Sustainable Development

National-Level Drone Training Programme Inaugurated | 450+ Participants Join Across India & Beyond
GASD is proud to collaborate in the launch of the 21-Day Online Course on “Skill Enhancement in Agricultural Drones – Agri Drones Decoded: Skyroute to Croproot”, organized by Krushishastra, MH along with Dr. PDKV Akola, VNMKV Parbhani, MPKV Rahuri, PDKV–RIF Akola, and industry partners CIDSA Bengaluru & Tech Catalyst Pvt. Ltd.
🌍 With 450+ participants from 28 states, this national initiative reflects India’s growing interest in drone technology for agriculture and future-ready skill development.
During the inaugural session in the opening remarks, GASD's Executive Secretary, Shri Ashok Pingle, addressed the participants and appreciated the overwhelming response from across the country. He highlighted GASD’s commitment to strengthening youth competencies in future-ready technologies and emphasised the importance of drone-based solutions for sustainable agricultural growth.
✨ Key Highlights:
Academic roadmap by Dr. S. D. Gorantiwar, Former Director of Research, MPKV Rahuri
Course insights by Mr. Nikhil R. Yadav, Founder & CEO, Krushishastra
Perspectives from Guest of Honour Dr. B. M. Nandadane, Director, CFM&TI Budni
Visionary address by Chief Guest Dr. Indra Mani, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, VNMKV Parbhani
Session chaired by Dr. Sharad Gadakh, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. PDKV Akola
The day concluded with an expert lecture on advanced drone applications and their transformative role in precision agriculture.
🙌 GASD is delighted to be part of this collaborative effort to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development in India’s agri-tech ecosystem.
#krushishastra #GASD #Agriculture #DroneTechnology #CapacityBuilding #Innovation #FutureSkills #SustainableDevelopment #AgriTech #Krushishastra #SkillDevelopment #TechnologyForGood Ashok PingleHarshavardhan Sarita Krishnarao DeshmukhSwanandi PawarRajKumar GadeDr. Mandar MainkarNilesh NikadeKrushishastra MH
21 November 2025 à 04h11
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