Marut Drones-Using Technology to Solve Social Issues

Case Code: BENV049 Case Length: 18 Pages Period: 2019-2022 Pub Date: 2023 Teaching Note: Available

Price: Rs.500 Organization: Marut Dronetech Private Limited Industry: Technology & Communications Countries: India Themes: Emerging Technologies, Government Relations

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Abstract

Marut Dronetech Private Limited (Marut Drones), a startup based in Hyderabad, India, used drones to address social issues like the mosquito menace, surveillance, land surveying, etc. It used data analytics, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning for mosquito eradication, afforestation, medicine delivery, etc. and to come up with a disease prediction system. Marut used the drone technology to address the issues faced by farmers. It used drones to spray pesticides, agri-automation, afforestation etc. The drones were also used to deliver essential medicines to public health centers which were difficult to reach. Marut partnered with the local government for disinfecting waterbodies, and for dropping seed balls for afforestation

Issues

The case is structured to achieve the following teaching objectives:

• Understand the importance of technology for social impact
• Evaluate the importance of drones for social impact
• Understand what Public Private Partnerships (PPP) is
• Examine the Importance of PPP in the achievement of the UN SDGs

Contents

Introduction
About Marut Dronetech
Mosquito Eradication
Agriculture
Afforestation
Delivery of Medicines
Other Initiatives During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Challenges and Opportunities
Exhibits

Keywords

PPP; business environment; government; new technology; using technology; drones; tech-based solutions; social issues; social impact

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