Q. Which of the following are the functions/objectives of the “Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups (SHGs)”?
1.Encourage women’s participation in the technology-driven agricultural sector.
2.Deliver essential goods and services to women in rural areas.
3.Collect data on women’s health and well-being.
4.Enhance the income and livelihood opportunities of women in rural India.
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Explanation – The Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) is a government initiative aimed at empowering women in rural India and promoting the use of technology in agriculture. Under the scheme, 15,000 selected Women SHGs will be provided with drones to rent out to farmers for agricultural purposes. The scheme has a financial outlay of ₹1,261 crore for the period 2023-24 to 2025-2026. It aims to provide 15,000 drones to selected Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) for the purpose of offering rental services to farmers for agriculture purposes.
The objectives of the scheme are to: Enhance the income and livelihood opportunities of women in rural India, promote the use of drones in agriculture for precision farming, crop spraying, and other agricultural activities, create a network of drone service providers in rural India, encourage women’s participation in the technology-driven agricultural sector.
Source: ForumIAS
