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{{Short description|Indian welfare scheme}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2024}}
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| primeminister = [[Narendra Modi]]
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| launched = {{Start date and age|2023|11||df=y}}
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'''Namo Drone Didi Scheme''' ({{Langx|hi|नमो ड्रोन दीदी योजना}}) Is an initiative launched by the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-11 |title='Namo Drone Didi' scheme will open opportunities for women learning news skills: PM Modi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/namo-drone-didi-scheme-will-open-opportunities-for-women-learning-news-skills-pm-modi/articleshow/108384462.cms |access-date=2024-07-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-24 |title=Rs 500 crore for Namo Drone Didi scheme, Rs 365 crore for natural farming mission |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rs-500-crore-for-namo-drone-didi-scheme-rs-365-crore-for-natural-farming-mission-9471931/ |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2020242|title=Press ReleaseI:Press information Bureau}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-13 |title=कैसे होता है नमो ड्रोन दीदी का चयन? जानिए आवेदन से लेकर बाकी सभी जरूरी डिटेल्स |url=https://www.aajtak.in/agriculture/utility/story/namo-drone-didi-scheme-open-opportunities-kheti-kisani-news-how-females-get-selected-for-drone-didi-scheme-hplbs-1897061-2024-03-13 |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=आज तक |language=hi}}</ref>

== Background ==
The Namo Drone Didi Scheme was launched by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] through video conferencing on 30 November 2023. Under the Drone Didi scheme, the government will spend Rs 1,261 crore. Drones will be provided to 15,000 women self-help groups with this money. This scheme will be implemented through [[Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kannur|Krishi Vigyan Kendras]] (KVKs) across the country.<ref>{{Cite news |title=नमो ड्रोन दीदी योजना महिलाओं को उनकी स्थानीय कृषि आपूर्ति श्रृंखलाओं का अभिन्न हितधारक बनने में मदद कर रही है: प्रधानमंत्री |url=https://www.pmindia.gov.in/hi/news_updates/%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8B-%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B2-2/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Drone Didi Yojana: 'ड्रोन दीदी' बनकर महिलाएं भरेंगी सपनों की उड़ान, केंद्र देगी ट्रेनिंग और सैलरी; ऐसे करें आवेदन - Drone Didi Yojana: Women will fly their dreams by becoming 'Drone Didi', center will provide training and salary; Apply like this |url=https://www.jagran.com/news/national-namo-drone-didi-scheme-for-details-application-form-benefits-23671977.html |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=क्‍या है ड्रोन दीदी स्‍कीम जिसके लिए मिले 500 करोड़? किसे कैसे होगा फायदा, जानें सबकुछ |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/business/business-news/what-is-namo-drone-didi-scheme-for-which-rs-500-cr-allocated-who-will-benefit-and-how-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/107365437.cms |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Drone Didi Yojana: सरकार खेतों में यूरिया और पेस्टिसाइड का छिड़काव करने के लिए महिलाओं को दे रही है ड्रोन |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/utility/namo-drone-didi-yojana-benefits-and-eligibility-criteria-2024-03-18 |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref>

== Implementation ==
* In January 2024, [[IIT Mandi|IIT Mandi's]] [[IIT_Mandi#IIT_Mandi_iHub_and_HCI_Foundation|iHub and HCI Foundation]] launched '''Drone Didi''<nowiki/>', an entrepreneurship development program recognized by [[National Skill Development Corporation|National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)]]. The aim is to train women of [[Himachal Pradesh]] drone operation skills with a specific focus on agri-drone applications.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-24 |title=IIT Mandi iHub showcases the success of 'Drone Didi' program to President Droupadi Murmu |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/features/iit-mandi-ihub-showcases-the-success-of-drone-didi-program-to-president-droupadi-murmu-101705492238077.html |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> [[President of India|President]] [[Droupadi Murmu]] applauded the program calling it success of the ''Drone Didi'' scheme.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-25 |title=IIT Mandi iHub showcases success of 'Drone Didi' programme to President Murmu |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/iit-mandi-ihub-showcases-success-of-drone-didi-programme-to-president-murmu-2493342-2024-01-25 |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
* In February 2024, [[IIT Guwahati]] launched India's largest drone pilot training center in a 18-acre area. DGCA will issue Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) to students completing the training program.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-23 |title=India's largest drone pilot training facility at IIT-Guwahati |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/indias-largest-drone-pilot-training-facility-at-iit-g-guwahati/articleshow/107929802.cms |access-date=2024-07-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* In May 2024, [[Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship|Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)]] signed an MoU with [[Mahindra & Mahindra]] to start training centers in [[Hyderabad]] and [[Noida]]. The goal is to skill 500 women. Every batch will have only 20 women and will go through a 15-day curriculum as guided by the [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)]].<ref name=":0" />

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