Drone Didi Yojana

May 13, 2024

Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship signs MoU with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. to conduct two Pilot Projects under the Drone Didi Yojana.
This scheme was launched last year with aims to train 15,000 women to operate drones for agricultural purposes such as fertilizing the crop, monitoring crop growth and planting seeds by creating new livelihood opportunities for women.
Under this partnership, MSDE and M&M will conduct two Pilot Projects at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), situated in Hyderabad and Noida, to skill 500 women in exclusive batches of 20 women each.
This collaboration advances the mission of upskilling women for nation-building, particularly through the successful implementation of the Drone Didi program in empowering women in emerging trades.