| Namo Drone Didi Scheme | |
|---|---|
| Type of project | Employment |
| Country | India |
| Prime Minister(s) | Narendra Modi |
| Launched | November 2023; 1 year ago (2023-11) |
| Status | Active |
Namo Drone Didi Scheme (Hindi: नमो ड्रोन दीदी योजना) Is an initiative launched by The Government of India. The scheme aims to empower rural women by providing them with agricultural drones and training them to become drone pilots for agricultural purposes.
Background
The Namo Drone Didi Scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through video conferencing on November 30, 2023. Under the Drone Didi scheme, the government will spend Rs 1,261 crore. Drones will be provided to 15,000 women self-help groups with this money. This scheme will be implemented through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across the country.
Objective
Empowering women is the top priority of this scheme. It aims to make them financially independent.
Implementation
- In January 2024, IIT Mandi's iHub and HCI Foundation launched 'Drone Didi', an entrepreneurship development program recognized by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The aim is to train women of Himachal Pradesh drone operation skills with a specific focus on agri-drone applications. President Droupadi Murmu applauded the program calling it success of the Drone Didi scheme.
- In February 2024, IIT Guwahati launched India's largest drone pilot training center in a 18-acre area. DGCA will issue Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) to students completing the training program.
- In May 2024, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed an MoU with Mahindra & Mahindra to start training centers in Hyderabad and Noida. The goal is to skill 500 women. Every batch will have only 20 women and will go through a 15-day curriculum as guided by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
References
- "'Namo Drone Didi' scheme will open opportunities for women learning news skills: PM Modi". The Times of India. 11 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- "Rs 500 crore for Namo Drone Didi scheme, Rs 365 crore for natural farming mission". The Indian Express. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "Press ReleaseI:Press information Bureau".
- "कैसे होता है नमो ड्रोन दीदी का चयन? जानिए आवेदन से लेकर बाकी सभी जरूरी डिटेल्स". आज तक (in Hindi). 13 March 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- "Drone Didi Yojana: 'ड्रोन दीदी' बनकर महिलाएं भरेंगी सपनों की उड़ान, केंद्र देगी ट्रेनिंग और सैलरी; ऐसे करें आवेदन - Drone Didi Yojana: Women will fly their dreams by becoming 'Drone Didi', center will provide training and salary; Apply like this". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- "क्या है ड्रोन दीदी स्कीम जिसके लिए मिले 500 करोड़? किसे कैसे होगा फायदा, जानें सबकुछ". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- "Drone Didi Yojana: सरकार खेतों में यूरिया और पेस्टिसाइड का छिड़काव करने के लिए महिलाओं को दे रही है ड्रोन". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- "नमो ड्रोन दीदी योजना महिलाओं को उनकी स्थानीय कृषि आपूर्ति श्रृंखलाओं का अभिन्न हितधारक बनने में मदद कर रही है: प्रधानमंत्री".
- "IIT Mandi iHub showcases the success of 'Drone Didi' program to President Droupadi Murmu". Hindustan Times. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- "IIT Mandi iHub showcases success of 'Drone Didi' programme to President Murmu". India Today. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- "India's largest drone pilot training facility at IIT-Guwahati". The Times of India. 23 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 July 2024.