In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare delivery in the State, the Nagaland GIS & Remote Sensing Centre (NGISRSC), Planning & Transformation Department and the Department of Health & Family Welfare (H&FW), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) at the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima on 22nd January 2026 to integrate drone technology into the State’s Healthcare Service Framework.
The collaboration seeks to address critical challenges arising from Nagaland’s difficult terrain and limited accessibility by deploying drone technology for emergency medical supply delivery, response during disease outbreaks and natural calamities, aerial support for vector control, and geospatial mapping for informed planning and decision-making. Under the agreement, NGISRSC will undertake drone operations, capacity building, data analysis, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, while the Department of Health & Family Welfare will extend necessary logistical support, coordination, and deployment planning.
Senior Project Director, NGISRSC, Er Mhathung Kithan emphasized the importance of integrating emerging technologies into public health systems, stating that the adoption of drone technology would significantly enhance the efficiency of healthcare service delivery across the State.
Principal Director, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Dr Mereninla Senlem, highlighted that the collaboration would strengthen the State’s preparedness and response mechanisms during emergencies and disasters. She noted that the initiative would play a crucial role in ensuring timely delivery of essential medical supplies during emergency health operations and disaster situations.
This MoA marks an important milestone in Nagaland’s journey towards resilient, technology-enabled healthcare and sets a model for inter-Departmental collaboration in leveraging emerging technologies for public welfare.