{"id":166102,"date":"2022-02-02T22:03:25","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T16:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?page_id=166102"},"modified":"2022-02-03T14:14:14","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T08:44:14","slug":"answered-discuss-how-kisan-drones-will-help-in-the-development-of-agriculture-sector-what-are-the-initiatives-offered-by-our-government-for-the-promotion-of-drone-use","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-discuss-how-kisan-drones-will-help-in-the-development-of-agriculture-sector-what-are-the-initiatives-offered-by-our-government-for-the-promotion-of-drone-use\/","title":{"rendered":"[Answered] Discuss how &#8216;kisan drones&#8217; will help in the development of agriculture sector. What are the initiatives offered by our government for the promotion of drone use?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Introduction: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Write down a short note on Kisan drones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Body: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Write down few points on the benefits of Kisan Drones for agriculture sector such as land records etc. Write down a few initiatives taken by the government. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusion:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Write a short note on suggestion to improve the drone usage. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kisan drones refers to the drones used in the life cycle of agriculture, including pre crop and post crop value chain. In the budget 2022, promotion of Kisan drones was announced for the development of agriculture sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Role of Kisan Drone in development of Agriculture sector<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">It can be used for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">better land use planning<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> depending upon the terrain of the area, which will increase productivity and efficiency of agriculture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">It can be used for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">mapping of farm lands to establish ownership<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that will reduce ownership dispute and enable access to credit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">It can be used for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">the application of inputs <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">like pesticides, fertilizers, and other nutrients which will make the process faster, safer and more efficient.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">It can <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">improve crop assessment,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> which will improve crop insurance process and provide data for market intervention planning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">It can <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">improve irrigation planning<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> by mapping the whole watershed area, thereby increasing the efficiency of irrigation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">It can <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">enable farm mechanization<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in areas where terrain is difficult and conventional farm machinery is not available or cannot be used.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">It will <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">increase the efficiency of crop planning<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> where specific distances and patterns of cropping are required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">To promote drone use Government of India has taken several steps<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government brought out <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drone rules 2021<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to regulate the use and operation of Drones in India.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government issued <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for application of pesticides, and other inputs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The guidelines of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">have been amended<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">To provide <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">a grant up to 100% of the cost of agriculture drone or Rs.10 lakhs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, whichever is less.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Graduates establishing Custom Hiring Centre (CHC) <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">will be eligible for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">subsidy up to 50%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> of the cost of drone and associated equipment up to Rs 5 lakhs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drone purchase by existing Custom Hiring Centers which are set up by Cooperative Society of Farmers, FPO <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and Rural entrepreneurs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">40% of the basic cost of drone and its attachments or Rs. 4 lakhs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, whichever less would be available as <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">financial assistance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> FPOs would be eligible to receive a subsidy of 75% of the cost of the drone<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> if used only for demonstration purposes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rs. 6,000\/hectare<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> would be given to these implementing agencies that hire drones from CHCs, Hi-tech Hubs, drone manufacturers and startups for demonstration while <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rs 3,000\/ hectare<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> would be given to implementing agencies that purchase drones for drone demonstrations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government also launched<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> PLI scheme for drone and drone components<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which will promote investment in drone manufacturing and creation better<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> drone<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> ecosystem in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Promotion of drone in agriculture is a welcome step that can usher in development but it will require collaborative effort of all stake holders (manufacturers, Government agencies and Agriculture institutes) along with awareness and capacity building of farmers to achieve its true potential.<span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: 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Body: Write down few points on the benefits of Kisan Drones for agriculture sector such as land records etc. Write down a few initiatives taken by the government. Conclusion: Write a short note on suggestion to improve the drone usage. Kisan drones refers to the drones&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-discuss-how-kisan-drones-will-help-in-the-development-of-agriculture-sector-what-are-the-initiatives-offered-by-our-government-for-the-promotion-of-drone-use\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">[Answered] Discuss how &#8216;kisan drones&#8217; will help in the development of agriculture sector. 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