IIT-Madras and FedEx conduct drone delivery trails in Bengaluru
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Summary
The trials, conducted as part of the institute’s IIT Madras FedEx SMART Centre, validated an aerial logistics service connecting Electronic City Phase II with a site near Bangalore International Airport Limited
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population All citizens, 8 million truck operators
Key Numbers
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Bharatmala: 83,677 km national highways
Vande Bharat: 75 train sets operational
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right