Dubai-based company offers drone technology for medical supplies in remote areas of Himachal
Oct 06, 2023
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 6 : Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held a meeting with Vice President of United Parcel Service (UPS) Christina Struller Da Costa and Director Dinkar Singh here late Thursday evening.
"UPS, the world's largest logistics company, offered to extend a helping hand to Himachal Pradesh to overcome the aftermath of the disaster caused by monsoon fury. The Dubai-based company offered the State Government for providing assistance in the form of drone technology for the transportation of medicines and vaccines to remote areas of the state," according to a press release from the Chief Ministers office. 
Additionally, the UPS also assured to supply much-needed medicines and vaccines to the State Government 'free of cost', the release stated.
Expressing gratitude to the company for the proposal of advanced logistics technology to improve healthcare delivery in remote areas, the CM said, "the Department of Digital Technology and Governance would develop a detailed proposal for the company, and the state government would decide to rope-in the services of the company thereafter taking into consideration their proposal."
"Himachal Pradesh has been grappling with extensive damage caused by the torrential rains and landslides during the monsoon season, resulting in huge losses to both public and private properties," Sukhu said.
"In response, the State Government has been tirelessly working to assist affected individuals, despite limited resources. To aid in the recovery efforts, the government has allocated a relief package of Rs. 4500 crore," he added.
The Chief Minister said, "The invaluable support from the people of the state, marked by a historic donation exceeding Rs. 200 crore to the Aapda Rahat Kosh-2023, and their enthusiastic willingness to lend a helping hand, have played a crucial role in alleviating the challenges faced during this difficult period."
Secretary, Digital Technology and Governance, Dr. Abhishek Jain was also present in the meeting, the release stated.
Persistent rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in multiple landslides and cloudbursts in various areas. According to officials, the current monsoon season has claimed the lives of 400 individuals in rain-related incidents and caused damage to more than 13,000 houses. Incessant rains in Himachal Pradesh have led to multiple landslides and cloudbursts in several places.
