Category: Arunachal Pradesh

02 Dec 2022 08:06

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Medicine from the Sky project

In our country, various state governments launch various innovative projects/programmes/ schemes for the development of people of the respective state. Some of the development programmes become very famous and even international bodies praise such development projects for innovative ideas and successful implementation (One such example: Kanyashree scheme of West Bengal Government which has been given international recognition by the United Nations Department of International Development and the UNICEF).

Like other Indian states, north-eastern states also launch and manage various developmental schemes, some of which are very innovative and popular. But, very unfortunately, these innovative schemes don't get any recognition even after successful implementation.

Very recently, the current BJP Government in Arunachal Pradesh has lodged an exceptionally innovative welfare project. The name of the project is 'Medicine from the Sky'. This project aims to deliver essential life-saving medicines and medical products through drone service, saving valuable time and distance coverage. 'Medicine from the sky' pilot project drone service has been launched by Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

'Medicine from the sky' is a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The first successful flight was conducted from Seppa to Chaoyang Tajo in the East Kameng district of the state. This pilot project is a result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to introduce new technologies in the health care sector of India. The project is also part of Bharat Drone Mahotsav.

I wish complete success of this extremely innovative welfare project initiated by the Arunachal Pradesh Government. Successful implementation of this project will provide answer to medical problems of people living in remote areas of this sparsely populated state. Further, it would introduce new technologies in medical sector. Other Indian states may also start this type of innovative scheme using drones.

#767409

02 Dec 2022 11:25

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What the author is indicating is a very praiseworthy step from the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Under the Azadi Ka Mahotsva scheme, the people of this Pradesh are enjoying medicines through the drone process. The speedy procurement of essential medicines will offer them instantaneous relief from the health issues. While it this Pradesh has seen its successful implementation and let us hope that the people of other parts would be covered under this scheme shortly. This is really an encouraging step to reach out the needy people through the drone process in the hours of crisis.

for the people of Arunachal Pradesh

#767410

02 Dec 2022 11:37

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If I am not mistaken, the 'medicine from the sky' project was first introduced and launched by the Telangana government some time in 2021 and so Telangana is the first state in the country to have started with this innovative project of delivering emergency medicines, vaccines and blood units to the patients. It was a project that was launched in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. The project' reportedly, could be implemented due to the liberalization of the drone policy by the Modi government.

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#767412

02 Dec 2022 12:51

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Saji is correct. Telangana government introduced the Medicines from Sky project for the first time in the country on 10th September 2021. The project is to deliver medicines, vaccination, and units of blood to remote, rural areas by means of drones. This project started in collaboration with the Telangana government, World Economic Forum, Health Net Global and NITI Aayog. This project got initiated after the liberalization of the Drone policy by the Indian government. But now the program is not active. Only at that time Vaccines were quickly delivered on a trial basis,
Anyhow it is good to note that Arunachal Pradesh has introduced this program. If they really use it regularly and see the medicine will be delivered to the interior places also through this scheme, definitely it will be a step forward in using technology for the welfare of human beings. Hope other states also will come up with such schemes.

drrao
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#767416

02 Dec 2022 13:23

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Is the project initiated by the Telangana Government still in vogue?

(a) Those who have forgotten Noakhali, how can they protest Sandeshkhali?
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#767442

03 Dec 2022 15:06

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I have not seen any activity. But I am not sure. There is no news also these days related to this project.

drrao
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#767455

03 Dec 2022 21:21

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Telangana is the first State to launch the project of supplying vaccines for Carona, other essential medicines, and blood units to remote areas. The supplies are by using drones which can deliver the goods in a short time. This project was started in September 2021 in Vikarabad, Telangana. and it is called 'Medicine from the Sky.' Arunachal Pradesh might have taken the cue from Telangana as many areas in Arunachal Pradesh are not easily accessible as it is a hilly area.

Projects like these are beneficial to supply life-saving medicines and other essentials which the drones are capable of transporting. Very happy to note that the Arunachal Pradesh government followed the project launched earlier by the Telangana State.
The Andhra Pradesh State Government started the ' Arogya Sri' program long back and it enabled many poor patients to get corporate hospital treatment. The Ex American President Mr.Obama visited Andhra Pradesh to learn more about the scheme and was very impressed. He said such a program will be started in his country.

First or second is immaterial as long as the State Governments properly serve their people. Projects like this will be operational until the purpose is served or whenever the situation for their need arises.

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#767471

05 Dec 2022 07:55

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Partha @ 767416, the question is not whether the project is still in vogue but whether it is an innovative and historical idea by the BJP government in Arunachal Pradesh. Could you please clarify the same?

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Medicine from the Sky project

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