Agriculture

Drone Didis reach 1,000 blocks, spraying 4.8 lakh acres

Namo Drone Didi has trained 14,500 women SHG pilots; participating Didis earn ₹1 lakh per cropping season.

Hisar, Haryana 5 hr ago
Drone Didis reach 1,000 blocks, spraying 4.8 lakh acres

Launched in 2024, the scheme provides 80% subsidy on agri-drones to women SHGs along with pilot training and maintenance support.

Haryana's Hisar cluster has logged the highest acreage sprayed, helping wheat farmers cut pesticide costs by 30%.