The Aerospace and Aviation sector is experiencing a continuous rise in job opportunities for young individuals; however, a shortage of qualified candidates arises from insufficient knowledge and skills in this area. To address this issue, the Government of India has launched online courses focused on Aerospace and Aviation for both students and professionals through the Skill India Digital Hub platform (SIDH).

This free online course based on drone technology will introduce you to the basic principles of drone technology, including the design, operation and maintenance of drones. Through the course, students will learn about various types of drone applications in the field of agriculture, construction, entertainment and security, after which they will be fully skilled in operating and programming drones. Apart from this, the candidate will also be able to understand the nuances of drone applications in various fields. After completing the course, one can start their career with an internship or entry-level job to gain practical experience in Aerospace and Aviation sector.

Course details 
This course offers comprehensive insights into drones, covering subjects such as the different types of drones, their practical applications across various industries, and the numerous career paths available in this domain. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of various techniques, including the technology that powers drones, their operational mechanisms, and their real-world applications. The course is accessible to both students and professionals for a nominal fee of Rs 499. To enroll, interested individuals should visit the official website (skillindiadigital.gov.in).



About SIDH
The government has taken a major step towards digital ecosystem for skilling through the launch of Skill India Digital Hub Platform in September 2023. Skill India Digital Hub, abbreviated as SIDH, is a digital platform to synergize India's skill development, education, employment, and entrepreneurship landscape. Its primary objective is to provide a comprehensive and accessible platform for skill enhancement, offering industry-relevant skill courses, job opportunities, and entrepreneurship support. 

SIDH is a digital expansion of skilling opportunities and integrated platform that have digital job exchange between stakeholders. It is at the intersection of two of the most important initiatives of the Government- Skill India & Digital India. 

Till June 2024, around 88 Lakh candidates have been registered, 9.59 Lakh mobile app have been downloaded and 7.63 Lakh candidates have been enrolled for online courses on SIDH which has 752 online courses, leading to 7.37 lakh minutes of digital content readily available and accessible for learners. The SIDH platform offers courses and apprenticeships opportunities to the learners. The platform is envisioned to integrate with MSME and facilitate access to entrepreneurship schemes to the learners and job seekers.