- Fifth-semester student Sarvesh Sharma received Rs 3.5 crore from Defence Ministry for drone development
- The drone aims to improve surveillance in high-altitude, mountainous border areas with difficult terrain
- Sharma's project began after winning Rs 10 lakh in an IIT Jodhpur drone competition with 50 teams
Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta felicitated Sarvesh Sharma, a student of Government Polytechnic, Hamirpur, for securing a Rs 3.5-crore grant from the Ministry of Defence to develop the indigenous Rudra Edge T-1 (Spectra) drone for the Indian Army.
The Governor met Sharma on September 23 and discussed his work on the drone, including its features, the challenges involved in its development and what inspired him to take up the project.
Gupta praised Sharma's efforts and said his work reflects the talent and innovative potential of young people in Himachal Pradesh. He also highlighted the importance of developing indigenous technology for the country's defence sector.
During the interaction, the Governor also discussed Sharma's plans for taking the project forward and encouraged young people to explore innovation, research, technology and entrepreneurship.
Gupta said students should not only focus on finding employment but should also consider creating opportunities through entrepreneurship and innovation.
Sharma's project involves the development of the Rudra Edge T-1 (Spectra) drone for the Indian Army. The Ministry of Defence grant will support the development of the indigenous technology.
The achievement has also brought attention to the work being done by students at Government Polytechnic, Hamirpur. The institute has highlighted Sharma's achievement on its official website.
Deputy Commissioner Hamirpur Gandharva Rathore and Superintendent of Police Hamirpur Balbir Singh were also present during the interaction.