Dimapur: The Nagaland GIS & Remote Sensing Centre (NGISRSC) and the Health & Family Welfare Department signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) on Thursday at the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare in Kohima to integrate drone technology into the state’s healthcare framework.
According to an official statement, the MoA aims to address challenges posed by Nagaland’s difficult terrain and limited accessibility by deploying drones for emergency medical supply delivery, responses during disease outbreaks and natural calamities, aerial support for vector control, and geospatial mapping for informed planning and decision-making.
Under the agreement, NGISRSC will manage drone operations, capacity building, data analysis, and regulatory compliance, while the Health & Family Welfare Department will provide logistical support, coordination, and deployment planning.
The senior project director of NGISRSC highlighted that the integration of emerging technologies would enhance the efficiency of healthcare service delivery across the state. The principal director of the Health & Family Welfare Department noted that the collaboration would strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms during emergencies and ensure timely delivery of essential medical supplies.
Officials described the MoA as a significant milestone in Nagaland’s journey toward technology-enabled healthcare and a model for inter-departmental collaboration in leveraging emerging technologies for public welfare.