Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has redefined the use of drone technology, which is now being used to supply COVID-19 vaccines and for agricultural products to promote the country’s development. He made the statements during his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

” The new drone policy of India is designed according to present and future possibilities related to it. After the introduction of this policy, many foreign and domestic startups have started investing in drone start-ups.

The prime minister has also announced that the armed forces have placed order of more than Rs 500 crore to Indian companies for drones.

The leader also explained how drones will be used as an effective tool in India for various purposes like transportation of common products of home assistance or even emergency goods like medicines and vaccines as well as for law and order monitoring.

“India is working on using drones for transportation, be it for delivery of goods at home or assistance during emergencies or monitoring law and order,” ANI quoted Modi as saying.

Addressing the 1 billion vaccine mark, the prime minister expressed gratitude for several health care workers and scientists who made the achievement possible.

“I am aware of the capabilities of the people of my country. I knew that our healthcare workers would leave no stone unturned to vaccinate countrymen,” said Modi.

The leader also shared a plan to celebrate National Unity Day, which is on October 31.

“We must associate with at least one activity that promotes national unity,” said Modi.

PM Modi also pointed out that the number of women joining the police force has more than doubled and also highlighted women’s contribution to building the influence of the United Nations on its foundation day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India’s women played a big role in enhancing the influence and power of the United Nations.

In 1947-48, when the universal declaration of UN human rights was being prepared, it was being written in the declaration that ‘All men are created equal. But a delegate from India, Hansa Mehta objected to this and then it was written ‘All human beings are created’ equal in the declaration. This was in line with India’s old-age tradition,” Modi added.