The scheme provides drones to 15,000 selected Women SHGs during the period from 2024-25 to 2025-26 for precise farming and rental services, boosting their income by Rs 1 lakh annually.
An 80% subsidy (up to Rs 8 lakh) on drones and affordable loans at 3% interest ensure financial ease for SHGs
A qualified member from SHGs will undergo 15 days of specialized training, including 5 days of mandatory drone pilot training and 10 days focused on agricultural applications using drones.
Drones are distributed in demand-driven clusters to maximize benefits for farmers and SHGs alike.
Drones come with all necessary accessories, a one-year warranty, and two years of maintenance support.
The Drone Portal, an IT-based MIS, will provide real-time monitoring of operations for transparency and accountability.
The scheme fosters women
entrepreneurs, advances precision agriculture, and
modernizes rural India sustainably.