Namo Drone Didi is a central sector scheme that seeks to empower women-led Self-Help Groups by providing drone technology for agricultural services. The scheme will equip 15000 selected women SHGs from 2024-25 to 2025-2026, generating an additional income of at least Rs. 1 lakh per year, contributing to economic empowerment and sustainable livelihood generation.
- Launch
- 30 November 2023
- Ministry
- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Targets
- Plan to provide drones to 15000 selected Women SHGs between years 2024-25 to 2025-2026
- Plan to earn at least Rs. 1 lakh of additional income per annum for every SHG.
- Key Features
- Key features are subsidy to Women DAY NRL-SHGs for drone purchase, loan facility from AIF for remaining drone cost, drone pilot training, and opportunity to earn additional 1 lakh PA through drone.
- Benefits
- Empowerment of women through specialized training in drone technology.
- Improvement of agricultural efficiency by precise application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Skill development and knowledge expansion through drone training.
- Community and networking opportunities for women to connect with a supportive network.
