Scheme to provide drones to 15000 self help groups gets Cabinet nod
- November 30, 2023
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Scheme to provide drones to 15000 self help groups gets Cabinet nod
Subject: Schemes
Section: Women
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a central sector scheme to provide drones to women self help groups (SHGs).
More about the news:
- The Union Cabinet has sanctioned a central sector scheme worth Rs 1,261 crore to supply drones to women self-help groups (SHGs).
- The initiative, spanning from 2023-24 to 2025-26, aims to empower 15,000 selected women SHGs to offer drone rental services to farmers for agricultural purposes.
- Under the scheme, women SHGs will receive 80% of the drone cost, including accessories, up to Rs 8 lakh as Central Financial Assistance.
- The program integrates efforts from various departments and entities, including Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Rural Development, Fertilizers, Women SHGs, and lead fertilizer companies.
- Identified clusters where drone use is economically viable will be chosen for SHG selection.
- The SHGs will receive training, and the scheme envisions providing sustainable business opportunities, additional income, and technological advancements in agriculture.