Haryana institutionalizes drone governance technology

The India — Haryana government, through its state-owned Drone Imaging and Information Services of Haryana Ltd (DRIISHYA), is institutionalizing drone technology as a core governance tool. At a board meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, officials reviewed progress on AI-powered surveillance and high-resolution geospatial mapping initiatives. These projects aim to detect illegal constructions, monitor mining, map civic infrastructure, assess legacy waste sites, and track pollution. Nearly 800 sq km have been mapped across Faridabad, Hisar, Karnal, Panipat, and Yamunanagar, creating one of the state's largest urban geospatial databases. The meeting also reviewed digital mapping of municipal assets in Gurugram, drone surveillance at Khanak Stone Mine, and volumetric assessments of legacy waste sites under India — Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. Surveys, thermal imaging, and videography of major drains are being conducted for the India — Central Pollution Control Board. The projects utilize advanced technologies including DGPS, CORS network, high-resolution RGB drones, and specialized geospatial software. Chief Secretary Rastogi directed all departments to complete ongoing projects on schedule to integrate drone-generated intelligence into urban management, environmental monitoring, and public administration.