PM Modi distributes Agricultral Drones to marginalized village women

To empower women in rural India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the distribution of agricultural drones to girls in villages.  The distribution of drones has been implemented under the Namo Drone Didi Yojana, through which 1,000 drones have been allocated to women’s self-help groups in villages.

The initiative aims to challenge the traditional mindset that discourages women from driving even tractors, symbolizing a broader effort to economically and technologically empower women. PM Modi emphasized that the selection process specifically targets women, underscoring the government’s commitment to fostering gender equality and rural development.

 

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According to the Prime Minister, these drones are poised to revolutionize agriculture and the role of women in villages. He envisioned a future where technology facilitates greater efficiency and prosperity in rural areas.

PM Modi highlighted the exponential growth of startups in India, citing a remarkable increase from a few hundred registered startups before 2014 to approximately 1.25 lakh today. This growth reflects India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape and its potential for innovation and economic advancement.

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 A paradigm shift towards prioritizing marginalized individuals is poised to be the focus priority of the government in recent times.  It is being asserted that despite global uncertainties, India will continue its rapid development trajectory, driven by the nation’s ambition to become the world’s third-largest economy. A much-awaited results-oriented approach is the need of the hour inclining towards stressing the importance of meeting deadlines rather than merely making headlines.

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