Question

What does the ‘Namo Drone Didi Yojna’ training initiative primarily consist of?

• A. Drone maintenance and repairs
• B. Drone pilot training and application of agricultural inputs
• C. High-altitude reconnaissance and surveillance training via Drones
• D. To build drone manufacturing factories in rural areas

Hint:

"Didi" in Indian government schemes (like Lakhpati Didi or Drone Didi) almost always points to Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Associate "Drone" with "Modern Agriculture" to identify the correct pilot/input application training.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Namo Drone Didi Scheme is a central sector initiative launched to empower Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by integrating modern technology into the agricultural sector.

Step 1: Defining the Scope of the Scheme.
The government aims to provide 15,000 drones to selected Women SHGs between 2023-24 and 2025-26. The drones are intended to be used for providing rental services to farmers, thereby creating a new revenue stream for rural women.

Step 2: Detailing the Training Curriculum.
The "Drone Didi" training is intensive and twofold:

• Pilot Training: A 15-day training program where women are taught the technical skills of flying drones, navigating GPS, and managing flight battery/weather conditions.

• Agricultural Application: Training on how to use drones for the "precision application" of agricultural inputs, such as spraying liquid fertilizers (like Nano Urea) and pesticides uniformly across crops. This reduces water usage and exposure to harmful chemicals.