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‘Drone Didis' of Kashi take self-reliance to new heights

Varanasi: A group of enterprising women in the Varanasi region are making waves in the agricultural sector by operating drones to spray fertilisers and pesticides. Known as ' Drone Didis ', these women have not only helped their husbands in farming, but are also offering their services to other farmers, earning additional women from the region underwent a formal training at the Drone Academy of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University and received remote pilot training certificates. According to Pawan Kumar Singh, deputy commissioner of the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission, these "Drone Didis' collectively earned around Rs 3,38,500 in just 10 months by spraying fertilisers and pesticides over approximately 2,581 'Drone Didis' use drones to spray nano urea, nano DAP, and pesticides on various crops, including sugarcane, rice and vegetables. Singh highlighted that the drones can spray 10 litres of chemicals in 10 minutes over an acre, saving time, labour and money."Women are stepping out from village paths to fulfil their dreams. 'Drone Sisters' in Kashi are successfully spraying fertilisers and pesticides in fields using drones and earning well.. Operation Sindoor 'Did not want to...': Pak def min gives absurd excuse for army's failure to withstand Op Sindoor Blackouts, sirens & Pak's failed attacks: 10 things that happened in the last 36 hrs '1971 war was not remotely as terrifying': Residents of border areas shell-shocked The govt is not only doubling farmers' income, but also making women self-reliant," Singh women were provided with free drone flying training by Hindustan Fertilizer Chemicals Limited and IFFCO. Under the 'Drone Didi' scheme, trained women were given a drone worth Rs 15 lakh and an electric 'Drone Didis' have reported an increase in respect and recognition within their families and villages. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo Neetu Singh, a 'Drone Didi' from Kashi Vidyapeeth block, said, "The govt has given us an economic lift, increasing our respect at home and in the village." Asha, another 'Drone Didi' from Harahua, added, "The govt is empowering both farmers and women, boosting household economies."