Question 2073

Match the following pilot districts of "Operation Dronagiri" with their respective states Operation Dronagiri states A. Washim 1. Uttar Pradesh B. Vizianagaram 2. Maharashtra C. Varanasi 3. Assam D. Kamrup 4. Andhra Pradesh

Answer

A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Why?

The correct answer is A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3. Key Points A-2: Washim is the focus district for the Operation Dronagiri pilot project in the state of Maharashtra. B-4: Vizianagaram serves as the pilot site for implementing geospatial solutions in Andhra Pradesh. C-1: Varanasi is the designated district in Uttar Pradesh for demonstrating the practical utility of geospatial intelligence. D-3: Kamrup is the pilot district for the state of Assam under the first phase of this national mission. Additional Information Operation Dronagiri: Launched in November 2024 by DST to showcase how geospatial data can transform Agriculture, Logistics, and Livelihoods. Haryana Districts: Sonipat and Gurugram are the two focus districts for the pilot phase in the state of Haryana. IIT Tirupati: The IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNIF) acts as the central coordinating agency for the entire operation. GDI: The technical backbone is the Integrated Geospatial Data Sharing Interface (GDI), which allows different departments to share spatial data. Startup Funding: The operation provides grants (up to ₹10 lakh for early-stage and ₹50 lakh for growth-stage) to startups solving district-specific problems.