Shimla, May 12 -- The Himachal government is planning to launch drone taxi services this financial year, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's principal media adviser Naresh Chauhan said on Sunday.

Chauhan said the services will support transportation of agricultural produce and medical supplies to remote regions of the state, significantly improving the connectivity and service delivery in rural areas.

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had highlighted the plan during his budget speech.

The media adviser said this is part of efforts to transform Himachal into an IT hub in view of the rising demand in the sector.

"Considering the topography of the state, drones are capable of reaching the most remote areas with little or no manpo...