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Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Empowering women, empowering India: Nadda highlights transformative initiatives on 11 years of ‘Sashakt Nari'
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda, on Sunday emphasised the role of key government initiatives in transforming the lives of women across India, marking "11 years of Sashakt Nari" -- a sustained efforts toward women's empowerment under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Initiatives such as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, PM Ujjwala Yojana, Drone Didi, the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan with its focus on toilet construction, Mahila Shakti Kendras, and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao have empowered our sisters and opened countless new opportunities," the Minister said in a post on social media platform X. He added that these schemes have placed women's aspirations at the heart of policymaking and governance. "Over the past 11 years, women have played an active role in every sector -- from healthcare and education to innovation and national defence," the Union Minister stated. "PM Modi's vision has ensured that women are not only included in the development journey but are leading it," he added. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, for instance, aims to increase women's participation in politics, while the Ujjwala Yojana has improved health and dignity for millions of rural women by providing clean cooking fuel. The innovative Drone Didi scheme is helping rural women learn drone operation for agricultural and logistical tasks, expanding both income and skill opportunities. Cleanliness and sanitation saw a significant boost through the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, with an emphasis on toilet construction in homes and public spaces, bringing safety and dignity to women. Meanwhile, Mahila Shakti Kendras are offering support, training, and guidance to women at the grassroots, and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao continues to advocate for the rights and education of the girl child. As India celebrates #11YearsOfSashaktNari, Minister Nadda called on citizens to continue building a society where women feel secure, valued, and empowered to achieve their dreams.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
PM Modi hails Telangana's ‘drone didis' as sky warriors transforming agriculture in Sangareddy
HYDERABAD: During his Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the 'sky warriors' of Sangareddy district — women trained by the district administration to operate drones for agricultural work. 'My dear countrymen, today there are many women who are working in the fields as well as touching the heights of the sky. Yes! You heard it right, now the women of the village are flying drones as Drone Didi and ushering in a new revolution in agriculture,' the PM noted. Modi stated, 'Friends, in Sangareddy district of Telangana, women who until recently had to depend on others are now completing the work of spraying pesticides on 50 acres of land with the help of drones. Three hours in the morning, two hours in the evening and the work is done. Friends, the villagers have also accepted this change wholeheartedly. Now, these women are not known as 'drone operators' but as 'sky warriors'. These women are telling us that change comes when technology and determination go together.' It may be recalled that TNIE published a story 'Farm tech takes feminist flight in Sangareddy fields' on April 6, 2025, which featured these women, who began using drones for spraying pesticides upon being encouraged by the District Collector Valluri Kranthi.
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Mann ki Baat: PM Modi calls women drone operators 'sky warriors', says they usher in new revolution in agriculture sector
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Refering 'Drone Didis' as 'Sky warriors', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the women of the village who are flying drones, ushering in a new revolution in the agriculture sector. Addressing the 122nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, 'Today, there are many women who are working in the fields as well as touching the heights of the sky. Yes! You heard it right; now the women of the village are flying drones as Drone Didi and ushering in a new revolution in agriculture. In Sangareddy district of Telangana, women who had to depend on others till some time ago.' 'Today those very women are completing the work of spraying pesticides on 50 acres of land with the help of drones. Three hours in the morning, two hours in the evening and the work is done. Neither the scorching sun nor the danger of poisonous chemicals. The villagers have also accepted this change wholeheartedly. Now these women are not known as 'drone operators' but as 'sky warriors',' he added. Notably, Namo Drone Didi is a central sector scheme aiming to empower women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by equipping them with drone technology to provide agricultural services. Through this scheme, the Government of India is taking a significant step towards advancing agricultural practices while empowering women in rural areas. This initiative aligns with the government's broader goals of promoting women-led development and infusing technology into traditional sectors like agriculture. The scheme promises to revolutionise farming practices, provide a sustainable income source for SHGs, and inspire a new generation of women entrepreneurs in rural India. Prime Minister in his monthly radio programme, also praised the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for climbing the 'world's most difficult' peak, Mount Makalu. 'Just imagine a person is climbing snowy mountains, where it is difficult to breathe and there is danger to life at every step, and still that person is engaged in cleaning there. Something similar has been done by members of our ITBP team. Our ITBP team went to climb the world's most difficult peak, Mount Makalu,' the Prime Minister stated. He further said that the ITBP personnel who climbed Mount Makalu also took up the task of removing the garbage lying near the peak. 'But they didn't just climb the mountain; they also took up the task of removing the garbage lying near the peak! The members of this team brought down more than 150 kg of non-biodegradable waste with them,' he added. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully scaled Mt Makalu (8,485 m), the world's fifth highest peak, on April 19, marking the first-ever ascent of the peak by any Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). The summit was part of ITBP's historic International Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Makalu and Mt Annapurna (8,091 m), flagged off from ITBP Headquarters in New Delhi on March 21. This dual-peak mission, a first in the force's history, showcased ITBP's enduring legacy in high-altitude operationsLed by Deputy Commandant Anoop Kumar Negi, with Deputy Commandant Nihas Suresh as deputy leader, the 12-member expedition team was split into two groups of six. The Makalu group recorded an 83 per cent summit success rate, with five climbers reaching the peak around 08:15 hrs on April 19. The successful summiteers included Assistant Commandant Sanjay Kumar, Head Constable (HC) Sonam Stobdan, HC Pradeep Panwar, HC Bahadur Chand, and Constable Vimal Kumar. Meanwhile, the Annapurna team battled extreme conditions, including blizzards and whiteouts, reaching an altitude of 7,940 meters--just 150 meters shy of the summit--before retreating safely at 14:45 hrs on the same day. In line with its 'Clean Himalaya - Save Glacier' campaign, the expedition collected 150 kg of non-biodegradable waste from high-altitude camps, reinforcing ITBP's environmental commitment. With the successful ascent of Mt Makalu, the ITBP has now scaled six of the world's 14 eight-thousanders, including Mt Everest, Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt Lhotse, and Mt Manaslu. The force has conquered a total of 229 peaks to date, underscoring its unmatched expertise and resilience in some of the harshest terrains on earth.(ANI)
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First Post
25-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
PM Modi lauds Drone Didis, ITBP climbers in Mann Ki Baat
Referring to 'Drone Didis' as 'Sky Warriors', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted women in villages revolutionising agriculture by flying drones, while also praising the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for scaling the 'world's most difficult' peak, Mount Makalu, in his monthly radio programme. read more Refering 'Drone Didis' as 'Sky warriors', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the women of the village who are flying drones, ushering in a new revolution in the agriculture sector. Addressing the 122nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, 'Today, there are many women who are working in the fields as well as touching the heights of the sky. Yes! You heard it right; now the women of the village are flying drones as Drone Didi and ushering in a new revolution in agriculture. In Sangareddy district of Telangana, women who had to depend on others till some time ago.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Today those very women are completing the work of spraying pesticides on 50 acres of land with the help of drones. Three hours in the morning, two hours in the evening and the work is done. Neither the scorching sun nor the danger of poisonous chemicals. The villagers have also accepted this change wholeheartedly. Now these women are not known as 'drone operators' but as 'sky warriors',' he added. Notably, Namo Drone Didi is a central sector scheme aiming to empower women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by equipping them with drone technology to provide agricultural services. Through this scheme, the Government of India is taking a significant step towards advancing agricultural practices while empowering women in rural areas. This initiative aligns with the government's broader goals of promoting women-led development and infusing technology into traditional sectors like agriculture. The scheme promises to revolutionise farming practices, provide a sustainable income source for SHGs, and inspire a new generation of women entrepreneurs in rural India. Prime Minister in his monthly radio programme, also praised the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for climbing the 'world's most difficult' peak, Mount Makalu. 'Just imagine a person is climbing snowy mountains, where it is difficult to breathe and there is danger to life at every step, and still that person is engaged in cleaning there. Something similar has been done by members of our ITBP team. Our ITBP team went to climb the world's most difficult peak, Mount Makalu,' the Prime Minister stated. He further said that the ITBP personnel who climbed Mount Makalu also took up the task of removing the garbage lying near the peak. 'But they didn't just climb the mountain; they also took up the task of removing the garbage lying near the peak! The members of this team brought down more than 150 kg of non-biodegradable waste with them,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully scaled Mt Makalu (8,485 m), the world's fifth highest peak, on April 19, marking the first-ever ascent of the peak by any Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). The summit was part of ITBP's historic International Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Makalu and Mt Annapurna (8,091 m), flagged off from ITBP Headquarters in New Delhi on March 21. This dual-peak mission, a first in the force's history, showcased ITBP's enduring legacy in high-altitude operationsLed by Deputy Commandant Anoop Kumar Negi, with Deputy Commandant Nihas Suresh as deputy leader, the 12-member expedition team was split into two groups of six. The Makalu group recorded an 83 per cent summit success rate, with five climbers reaching the peak around 08:15 hrs on April 19. The successful summiteers included Assistant Commandant Sanjay Kumar, Head Constable (HC) Sonam Stobdan, HC Pradeep Panwar, HC Bahadur Chand, and Constable Vimal Kumar. Meanwhile, the Annapurna team battled extreme conditions, including blizzards and whiteouts, reaching an altitude of 7,940 meters–just 150 meters shy of the summit–before retreating safely at 14:45 hrs on the same day. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In line with its 'Clean Himalaya - Save Glacier' campaign, the expedition collected 150 kg of non-biodegradable waste from high-altitude camps, reinforcing ITBP's environmental commitment. With the successful ascent of Mt Makalu, the ITBP has now scaled six of the world's 14 eight-thousanders, including Mt Everest, Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt Lhotse, and Mt Manaslu. The force has conquered a total of 229 peaks to date, underscoring its unmatched expertise and resilience in some of the harshest terrains on earth.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Drone didis are India's 'sky warriors', ushering new revolution in agriculture: PM Modi
(You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday while addressing 'Mann Ki Baat' commented on rising usage of drones by the women of India, saying they are ushering in a new revolution in agriculture"Today, the women of the village are flying drones as Drone Didi and ushering in a new revolution in agriculture. These women are telling us that change comes when technology and determination go together," said PM Modi "Now these women are not known as 'drone operators' but as 'sky warriors," said PM Modi. He added that 'drone didis' bringing revolution to Indian agricultural agriculture sector is vital for the economy as it provides livelihood for 8% of families and ensure food security to 1.3 billion of people residing in the world's second most populous state. In fact, Indian agriculture is not just significant for the domestic market market but it is a key component of the global food supply chain as well.
