Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launches i-Drone, ICMRs drone-based vaccine delivery model*

First time in South Asia, a "Make in India' drone was used to transport COVID-19 vaccines.

Drones can be used in delivering important life-saving medicines, collecting blood samples in critical situations and in tough geographical areas: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya.