New Delhi: Umiya Buildcon Limited (BSE: 532376 | NSE: UMIYA-MRO), formerly MRO-TEK Realty Limited, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with A2000 Solutions Private Limited to establish structured drone and UAV training infrastructure under the Tamil Nadu Future Technology Hubs (TNFTH) initiative. This collaboration supports Tamil Nadu’s vision of becoming a trillion-dollar economy by 2030, with a focus on building a skilled, future-ready workforce.

Image Caption- (R to L) James Lee – Chairman – A2000 Group, CS Krishnadas (Retd), Chief Operating Officer, Umiya Buildcon Limited & Nabihan Jahangeer – CEO and Managing Director- A2000 Solutions Pvt Ltd, India

The first-of-its-kind initiative will roll out across 10 locations, starting with Tirunelveli. Each hub will feature dedicated drone training labs offering a 100-hour blended learning programme, including classroom sessions, live demonstrations, and practical training. Learners will also be equipped with soft skills, ensuring market-ready competencies in UAV technology.

Applications of drones span agriculture, construction, infrastructure monitoring, energy, security, search and rescue, logistics, real estate, insurance, and environmental conservation. By aligning training with real-world industry needs, the programme aims to create high-value jobs and strengthen local talent pipelines.

The TNFTH initiative is Asia’s first integrated platform bringing together seven advanced technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Drone Technology, EVs, IoT, 5G, and ERP. The hubs aim to foster skilling, innovation, and entrepreneurship while expanding IT and ITeS opportunities into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

“Drone technologies are shifting from niche to necessity. With this initiative, we’re creating a scalable model for real-world skills,” said Aniruddha Mehta, CMD, Umiya Buildcon. COO Group Captain CS Krishnadas (Retd) added, “These labs are gateways to building a high-quality tech-enabled workforce, aligned with India’s growth vision.”