Q. Which ministry recently launched the Operation Dronagiri?
Answer: Ministry of Science and Technology
Notes: The Ministry of Science and Technology launched Operation Dronagiri at IIT Delhi under the National Geospatial Policy 2022. This pilot project aims to showcase geospatial technology's role in improving citizen quality of life and business ease. The first phase covers Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, focusing on agriculture, livelihoods, logistics, and transport. DST partners with government, industry, and startups, supported by the Integrated Geospatial Data Sharing Interface (GDI) for data access. IIT Tirupati oversees the project, with IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIM Calcutta, and IIT Ropar as operational hubs. The Geospatial Innovation Cell at DST drives implementation.

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