Patna
August 24, 2026
Strengthening its efforts to promote women's participation in emerging technologies, C-DAC Patna has cumulatively trained 384 women beneficiaries through Drone Bootcamps conducted under MeitY's Project SwaYaan - “Capacity Building for Human Resource Development in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drone and Related Technology).”
As part of this initiative, a six-day, 40-hour Drone Bootcamp was conducted by the experts of C-DAC Patna from August 18th to 24th, 2026 for 32 students of Patna Women's College, Patna. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Shri V. Sridharan, Scientist F & HoD, Cyber Physical Systems Group (CPSG), C-DAC Patna.
With the completion of this programme, the cumulative number of women beneficiaries trained through C-DAC Patna's Drone Bootcamps reached 384, covering institutions across Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
The bootcamp provided hands-on exposure to UAV technology, including assembly, piloting, programming, AI and mission planning, along with its applications in agriculture, disaster management, defence, crowd management and site surveying. Participants also showcased UAV-based concepts highlighting the practical applications of drones and AI in areas such as public safety, security and civic management.
As part of the programme, participants were also introduced to MeitY's Work-Based Learning Programme (WBLP), which provides eligible women with opportunities to gain practical exposure and industry-oriented experience across seven premier scientific and technical organisations under MeitY.
Through Project SwaYaan, C-DAC Patna continues to strengthen awareness, technical skills and practical exposure among women in the rapidly evolving UAS ecosystem. With the continued support of MeitY, the initiative remains committed to expanding opportunities for women to participate in and contribute to India's emerging technology landscape.
