Empowering Women in Agriculture: Drone Didi Yojana Pilot Projects
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signs MoU with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. |
| Objective | Conduct two Pilot Projects under the Drone Didi Yojana to empower women in agriculture using drone technology. |
| Key Attendees | Secretary Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari (MSDE) and Dr. Anish Shah (Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group). |
| Drone Didi Yojana | Aims to train 15,000 women to operate drones for agricultural purposes. |
| Pilot Project Scope | Train 500 rural women farmers in drone operation, data analysis, and maintenance. |
| Locations | National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) facilities in Noida and Hyderabad. |
| Partnership Details | Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. to provide training expertise, simulation machinery, drones, and other resources. |
| Future Expansion | Drone training to be introduced at Mahindra skilling centers in Zaheerabad (Telangana) and Nagpur (Maharashtra). |
| Infrastructure Support | Mahindra Group provides initial set-up support, NSTI offers infrastructure and hostel facilities. |
| Collaboration Goals | Empower women with skills for workforce participation and socio-economic development. |