Distribution of Agricultural Drones under Namo Drone Didi Scheme

• Namo Drone Didi is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India to provide agricultural drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) for rental application of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Outlay of Rs. 1,261 crore for 2023-24 to 2025-26, targeting 15,000 SHGs.
• UPSC relevance: intersects GS-II (welfare schemes, women empowerment) and GS-III (technology in agriculture, SHG-led livelihoods).