The government is making people aware so that women should also come forward and take active participation in the field of farming. In order to increase the income of these women, the government has started many schemes especially to help women farmers. There is one such scheme under which women across the country can get drones on subsidy. The Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved this scheme. A total of Rs 1261 crore will be spent in this scheme in the coming two years. Through this scheme, women self-help groups will be empowered and the use of drones will also be increased.

Under this scheme, first such women groups will be identified who are economically capable of using equipment like drones. 15,000 drones will be provided to these groups. Let us tell you that for the purchase of drones, 80% of the total expenditure or a maximum amount of Rs 8 lakh will be given to women’s groups as financial assistance. Under this scheme, women farmers will also be given training in flying drones.

Training will also be given. In this, one eligible woman among the female members, aged 18 years and above, will be given training for 15 days. In which 5 days of training will be given for drone pilots which will compulsorily be taken by women. Besides, 10-day additional training will also be given on the use of nutrients and pesticides for agricultural purposes.

Source: Kisan Samadhan

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