The "Namo Drone Didi" program was introduced by the Indian government. By supplying drones, this project seeks to strengthen women's self-help groups (SHGs). The program is a component of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) and the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana. It will operate from 2024 to 2026 and has a budget of ?1261 crores. By providing drone rental services for agricultural operations, the aim is to assist farmers.
Scheme Aims and Intended Place-Job Holders
- Improve productivity of farming through the application of unmanned aerial vehicles for the application of liquid fertilizers and pesticides.
- What they want to do is increase the yield of crops and decrease costs of production for the farmers.
- Enhance full employment opportunities for women in rural areas.
Target Beneficiaries
- Microfdcited here are 14,500 selected women SHGs across India.
- Use asynchronous videoconference—receive drones and training on how to operate them properly.
Financial Assistance
- Financial assistance: The government pays 80% of the cost for buying a drone.
- It is up to ?8.0 lakhs as the maximum subsidy.
- Women SHGs can borrow money through the National Agriculture Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIF).
Drone Package Details
- Compiles drone, its carrying box, camera, dual-channel fast battery charger tool, and onsite warranty for one year.
Capacity Building
- A total of 15 days of SHG member training is conducted whereby one member from each of the SHGs undergoes training.
Implementation Structure
- Administered by an Empowered Committee and an Implementation and Monitoring Committee. This paper focuses on identifying the roles of leading fertilizer companies through the following subtopics:
- Participate as implementing agencies at the state level.
Monitoring and evaluation
- The activity of the scheme will be traced through an IT-based Management Information System (MIS).
Month: Current Affairs - November 27, 2024
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