Published on: April 7, 2026
KARNATAKA TOPS IN WOMEN SHG DRONE PILOTS
KARNATAKA TOPS IN WOMEN SHG DRONE PILOTS
NEWS: Karnataka has the highest number of women SHG members trained as drone pilots under the ‘Namo Drone Didi Yojana’ (NDDY)
ABOUT Namo Drone Didi Yojana (NDDY)
Objective
- Empower Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- Promote modern agriculture using drones
- Increase: Efficiency in farming, Crop productivity
Key Features
- Provide: Drone pilot training to women SHGs, Drones for agricultural use
- Use of drones for: Spraying pesticides/fertilisers
- Breaks stereotype: SHGs limited to papads, pickles, handicrafts
Financial Details
- Total Outlay: ₹1,261 crore
- Duration:2023–24 to 2025–26
- Target: 15,000 drones to SHGs
Top States in Training
- Karnataka – 145 trainees (Highest)
- Uttar Pradesh – 128
- Andhra Pradesh – 108
