MUMBAI: Kite flying is a favourite amusement in many countries and India too. Usually, Kites fly with strings. However, in the Kite 2017, Telangana State's 2nd International Kite Festival, which will be held from 12 - 17 January in Hyderabad, is going to introduce 'Remote controlled kites' which will be flown for the first time in India.

PV Sindhu, Telangana state icon, first Indian woman to win an Olympics silver medal will be the face of the festival.

Remote controlled kite flying is something revolutionary that has not been witnessed much in India. The joy of remote control kite flying offers altogether a new experience; first time to Indians disclosed Aga Khan Academy head Geoffrey Fisher. These kites will fly at a special night flying curtain raiser event at People's Plaza in Hyderabad on Thursday.

"This is something revolutionary—the joy of remote controlled kite flying offers a new experience altogether for Indians, as they are not dependent on wind but instead use propellers powered by rechargeable batteries," Fisher disclosed.

KITE 2017 festival is organised for the cause of women's empowerment through girl child education. It aims to raise the tourism profile and rich cultural heritage of Hyderabad as a ‘hidden jewel' of India by attracting renowned international kite flyers from 16 countries and 10 pan Indian clubs to Telangana State.

International teams from 17 countries and 10 pan-Indian kite flying clubs to provide electrifying demonstrations throughout the week.