Kohima, January 22, 2026: In a major step towards strengthening healthcare delivery in the state, the Nagaland GIS & Remote Sensing Centre (NGISRSC) under the Planning & Transformation Department and the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on January 22, 2026, to integrate drone technology into Nagaland’s healthcare service framework.
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The MoA was signed at the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare in Kohima and aims to address critical challenges posed by the state’s difficult terrain and limited accessibility. Through the deployment of drone-based solutions, the initiative seeks to enhance emergency medical supply delivery, support rapid response during disease outbreaks and natural disasters, provide aerial assistance for vector control, and enable geospatial mapping for informed planning and decision-making.
Under the agreement, NGISRSC will be responsible for drone operations, capacity building, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks. The Department of Health & Family Welfare will provide logistical support, inter-departmental coordination, and deployment planning to ensure effective implementation of the programme.
Senior Project Director, NGISRSC, Er. Mhathung Kithan, emphasised the importance of adopting emerging technologies in public health systems. He stated that the integration of drone technology would significantly improve the efficiency, reach, and timeliness of healthcare services across Nagaland.
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Principal Director, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mereninla Senlem, highlighted that the collaboration would enhance the state’s preparedness and response mechanisms during emergencies and disasters. She noted that drone-enabled delivery systems would play a crucial role in ensuring the timely supply of essential medicines and medical equipment during emergency health operations and disaster situations.
The MoA marks an important milestone in Nagaland’s move towards resilient, technology-driven healthcare delivery and serves as a model for effective inter-departmental collaboration in leveraging emerging technologies for public welfare.
