Consider the following statements about the Namo Drone Didi Scheme: 1) It is a central sector scheme. 2) The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal ministry of the scheme. 3) The major objectives of the scheme are to promote advance technology in agriculture for improved efficiency and enhanced crop yield. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about the Namo Drone Didi Scheme:
1)It is a central sector scheme.
2)The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal ministry of the scheme.
3)The major objectives of the scheme are to promote advance technology in agriculture for improved efficiency and enhanced crop yield.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: 1 and 3 are correct

Statement 1 is correct: The ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme is a Central Sector Scheme for providing 15,000 drones to the Women Self Help Groups (SHGs).

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is the nodal ministry of the scheme.

Statement 3 is correct: The major objectives of the scheme is to promote advance technology in agriculture for improved efficiency, enhanced crop yield & reduced cost of operation and to empower SHGs as drone service providers for increasing their income and providing livelihood support to them.

Source: PIB

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