Namo Drone Didi Scheme Explained

Namo Drone Didi Scheme
Type:	Employment
Country:	India
Primeminister:	Narendra Modi
Current Status:	Active

Namo Drone Didi Scheme Is an initiative launched by The Government of India.^[1] The scheme aims to empower rural women by providing them with agricultural drones and training them to become drone pilots for agricultural purposes.^{[2] [3] [4]}

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.^[5]

Objective

Empowering women is the top priority of this scheme. It aims to make them financially independent.^{[6] [7] [8]}

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.^[9] President Droupadi Murmu applauded the program calling it success of the Drone Didi scheme.^[10]
• 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.^[11]
• 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).

Notes and References

1. News: 2024-03-11 . 'Namo Drone Didi' scheme will open opportunities for women learning news skills: PM Modi . 2024-07-26 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
2. Web site: 2024-07-24 . Rs 500 crore for Namo Drone Didi scheme, Rs 365 crore for natural farming mission . 2024-07-26 . The Indian Express . en.
3. Web site: Press ReleaseI:Press information Bureau.
4. Web site: 2024-03-13 . कैसे होता है नमो ड्रोन दीदी का चयन? जानिए आवेदन से लेकर बाकी सभी जरूरी डिटेल्स . 2024-07-26 . आज तक . hi.
5. Web site: 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 . 2024-07-26 . Jagran . hi.
6. Web site: क्‍या है ड्रोन दीदी स्‍कीम जिसके लिए मिले 500 करोड़? किसे कैसे होगा फायदा, जानें सबकुछ . 2024-07-26 . Navbharat Times . hi.
7. Web site: Drone Didi Yojana: सरकार खेतों में यूरिया और पेस्टिसाइड का छिड़काव करने के लिए महिलाओं को दे रही है ड्रोन . 2024-07-26 . Amar Ujala . hi.
8. News: नमो ड्रोन दीदी योजना महिलाओं को उनकी स्थानीय कृषि आपूर्ति श्रृंखलाओं का अभिन्न हितधारक बनने में मदद कर रही है: प्रधानमंत्री .
9. Web site: 2024-01-24 . IIT Mandi iHub showcases the success of 'Drone Didi' program to President Droupadi Murmu . 2024-02-08 . Hindustan Times . en.
10. Web site: 2024-01-25 . IIT Mandi iHub showcases success of 'Drone Didi' programme to President Murmu . 2024-07-27 . India Today . en.
11. News: 2024-02-23 . India's largest drone pilot training facility at IIT-Guwahati . 2024-07-27 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.