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Source: The post benefits of the NAMO Drone Didi Scheme has been created on the article “Why rural India needs women drone pilots” published in “Indian express” on 11th December 2023.
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1- Society- social empowerment & GS paper 2- governance- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre.
News: This article discusses the NAMO Drone Didi Scheme, which supplies drones to women’s self-help groups in India. These drones are used in agriculture, helping women to become central to rural economies and modernizing farming practices.
What is NAMO Drone Didi Scheme?
What are the benefits of the NAMO Drone Didi Scheme?
Empowerment of Rural Women: It enables women’s Self-Help Groups, to rent these drones to farmers for agricultural purposes, thus playing a key role in rural economies.
Modernizing Agriculture: It introduces advanced technology in agriculture. For example, the use of drones for the foliar application of innovative liquid fertilizers like Nano Urea and Nano DAP.
Employment Opportunities: Creates jobs for rural women in drone operation and maintenance, supporting the government’s push for indigenous drone aeronautics development.
Safety and Efficiency in Farming: Replaces traditional, hazardous methods like hand-held pumps for spraying pesticides and fertilizers, reducing risks and increasing efficiency. This’ll enhance crop yield and reduce cost of operation for the benefit of farmers.
Reduced Physical Hardship for Farmers: The use of drones for agricultural tasks alleviates the physical strain traditionally associated with farming activities.
Way forward
To ensure the success of the NAMO Drone Didi Scheme, continuous training for women in drone technology is crucial. Strengthening rural infrastructure and providing financial support to SHGs will also be key. Furthermore, fostering partnerships with tech companies can enhance the scheme’s technological aspect.
Question for practice:
Discuss the key benefits and strategies for ensuring the success of the NAMO Drone Didi Scheme in India,
