Drone hub for delivery of medicines, anti-venoms in hilly Meghalaya

A drone on Monday delivered medicines from Jengjal sub-divisional hospital to Padeldoba public health centre in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district in 30 minutes, which normally takes 2.5 hours by road.

This marked the inauguration of a drone delivery hub and network, the first such facility in the hilly Northeastern states where delivering medicines is a concern due to hilly terrain and improper road network. The drone delivery hub was inaugurated by the Meghalaya government with the help of Tech-Eagles, a drone delivery start-up.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the drone delivery hub at Jengjal would deliver medicines and other life-saving drugs within 50 km.