New Delhi, May 1 -- The drone industry has welcomed the government's decision to grant deadline extensions and waive penalties for contracts with government entities disrupted due to the ongoing West Asia situation, calling it a timely relief for companies affected by supply chain disruptions.

Smit Shah, President of Drone Federation India (DFI), said the government's move to treat the situation as Force Majeure was a "right" step, as many drone companies executing government contracts have faced delays due to the conflict.

"The Government has done the right thing by recognising the situation in the West Asia war as a Force Majeure, meaning an emergency beyond anyone's control," Shah said in a post on social media platform X.

"A Force ...