Source: PIB
Context: The Government of India has launched the “Namo Drone Didi” scheme to empower women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).
About Namo Drone Didi Scheme:
- Origin: Launched by the Government of India under the DAY-NRLM initiative.
- Aim: To provide women SHGs with drones for agriculture-related services, empowering them with new income sources while enhancing farming efficiency.
- Ministry: Administered by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with the Ministry of Rural Development.
- Features:
- Financial Support: Central Financial Assistance covering 80% of the drone cost, capped at ₹8 lakh per drone.
- Loan Assistance: SHGs can secure loans for the remaining cost through the National Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) with 3% interest subvention.
- Drone Package: Includes drones with spray systems, additional battery sets, training for a pilot and drone assistant, a one-year warranty, two years of maintenance, and insurance.
- Training and Support: SHG members receive 15-day training for drone operation, maintenance, and agricultural use.
- Implementation: State-level Lead Fertilizer Companies (LFCs) and State Departments manage implementation, with drones allocated to SHG clusters.
- Monitoring: An IT-based Management Information System (MIS) Drone Portal will monitor drone operations and service delivery.
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