Correct Answer : Option (D) - Mahindra & Mahindra
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd to conduct two Pilot Projects under the Drone Didi Yojana. The event, attended by Secretary Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, and Group CEO & MD of Mahindra Group Dr. Anish Shah, marks a crucial collaboration aimed at creating new livelihood opportunities for women in agriculture through drone technology.
Drone Didi Mission :
Launched earlier this year, the
Drone Didi Yojana aims to train
15,000 women to operate drones for various agricultural purposes, including fertilizing crops, monitoring crop growth, and planting seeds. By imparting skills in new technology areas, the scheme seeks to empower women and enable their participation in the workforce, thereby contributing to the nation’s socio-economic development.
Pioneering Projects in Noida and Hyderabad under Dron Didi Yojna :
The pilot projects under the Drone Didi Yojana are slated to equip
500 rural women farmers with the expertise to operate drones effectively for agricultural purposes. These projects will be hosted at the
National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) facilities in Noida and Hyderabad. Leveraging Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s extensive experience in the agriculture sector, the training will encompass essential skills such as drone operation, data analysis, and maintenance.
Strategic Partnership for Comprehensive Training :
Speaking at the event,
Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari highlighted the agricultural expertise of
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and emphasized how it will be leveraged through comprehensive training under the Drone Didi program. He announced that two centers of the
National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) located in Hyderabad and Noida have been selected for the
Pilot Projects, with a focus on empowering rural women in agriculture. This collaboration underscores the Ministry’s vision of equipping women with the skills necessary for nation-building.