The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has approved 44  training schools for providing drone training and skilling across the country.<br />''<br />''In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, the Minister of State for Civil Aviation Gen. V K Singh said that the training schools have certified 2,520 drone pilots till date. He said the drone industry in the country is still at a nascent stage.<br />''<br />''In reply to another question, the Minister said 56 applications for financial assistance under the Production Linked Incentive for Drones and Drone Components have been received, and are being examined.<br />''<br />''<br />