Haryana State PCS

• 27 Dec 2023

Drones: Mapping Lands, Fighting Crimes and Boosting Agriculture

Why in News?

According to officials, Drones are becoming integral to Haryana’s governance strategy, from enhancing traffic and crime surveillance to revolutionising agricultural practices.

Key Points

• In a meeting conducted by the Drone Imaging and Information Systems of Haryana (DRIISHYA) Limited, Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal explored the ways to harness the potential of drone technology across diverse sectors.
• To cater to the increasing demand, the agency is collaborating with DCP Traffic, Gurgaon and will be introducing drone-based land surveying on national highways.
• The agency is also set to augment its fleet with 20 new large-scale drones and six specialised agricultural drones designed for nano-fertiliser spraying demonstrations.
• DRIISHYA saw a recent recruitment drive of 20 drones and 16 co-pilots with rigorous examinations conducted in partnership with Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal (Sonipat).

Illegal Immigration and Human Trafficking Cases

Why in News?

According to the sources, there is an increase in the Illegal immigration and human trafficking cases in northern districts of Haryana.

Key Points

• Residents of Haryana have paid large amounts of money to reach abroad through illegal means in search of a better livelihood.
  • United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), and Canada are preferred destinations of these residents.
• According to the Haryana police there are 645 registered cases related to immigration fraud and human trafficking.
• Due to this a state-level Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed, which is headed by Ambala range Inspector General of Police (IGP).
• The active districts for Illegal immigration and human trafficking are Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Panipat, parts of Yamunanagar, Jind and Fatehabad.