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flag Rural Indian women trained as drone operators under a government program earn incomes while boosting farm efficiency.

flag The Namo Drone Didi Yojana, launched in 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and rolled out in Gujarat under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, trains rural women from self-help groups to operate agricultural drones. flag Participants receive certification, equipment, and technical training, enabling them to provide pesticide spraying and crop management services. flag This initiative, part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission, boosts farm efficiency, cuts labor costs, and creates sustainable incomes. flag Women, known as "Drone Didis," gain financial independence and community respect, with some earning over ₹15 lakh annually or ₹50,000 monthly. flag Supported by institutions like IFFCO and Indus University, the program transforms homemakers and graduates into skilled drone operators, advancing gender equality and rural development in line with India’s vision for 2047.

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