AIIMS Bhopal's Rs 10 Lakh Medical Drone Project Stalls: Promise of Rural Healthcare Revolution Remains Unfulfilled

Nov 05, 2025 04:32 pm CST

A Rs 10 lakh medical drone launched at AIIMS Bhopal in February 2024 with promises to revolutionize rural healthcare delivery now sits unused after 20 months. Despite successful trials delivering medicines to remote areas in minutes, the project has stalled with no operator or schedule. While officials claim they're planning expansion to cover 200km distances, patients from remote villages continue to endure lengthy travel and waiting times for essential medical services.