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Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Farmers receive agri-drones with 80% subsidy
Dharmavaram: In a significant step towards modernising agriculture, the Andhra Pradesh government, under the Annadata Rythu Seva Sangham initiative, has provided state-of-the-art agricultural drones to farmers in Dharmavaram with 80% subsidy. The programme, held at Dharmavaram Market Yard, was organized under the directions and support of Health and Family Welfare Minister Satya Kumar Yadav. Minister's constituency in-charge Harish Babu, AD Laxman Naik, and Mandal Agriculture Officer Mustafa participated in the event. Harish Babu stated that this initiative was made possible due to the special interest and guidance of Minister Satya Kumar Yadav. Implemented with the cooperation of the Farm Machinery Bank and financial support from the State Bank of India, the drones were manufactured by Drago Drones Pvt. Ltd. These advanced drones enable farmers to spray pesticides and fertilisers over crops quickly and cost-effectively, saving time, labour, and expenses while improving crop protection. Each drone is priced at Rs 9,80,000, of which the government covers Rs 7,84,000 as a subsidy. Farmers' groups need to contribute only Rs 1,96,000. Harish Babu described this as a technological revolution in rural farming, bringing modern tools within every farmer's reach. Farmers expressed gratitude to Minister Satya Kumar Yadav and the State government for their support. The event was attended by Drago Drones representative Ravi, SBI Field Officer Kishore, Annadata Rythu Seva Sangham members, rural mandal presidents, several BJP leaders and local farmers.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Dhami launches ‘Developed Agriculture Resolution Campaign' in Dehradun
Dehradun: Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the "Developed Agriculture Resolution Campaign" in Gunjyal village of Dehradun on Thursday, saying that agricultural scientists and officials will interact with farmers in 95 development blocks, 670 Nyaya Panchayats, and 11,440 villages across the state. He added that from May 29 to June 12, over 2,000 scientific teams will reach more than 15 million farmers across 700 districts nationwide. In Uttarakhand, three teams have been formed in each district to hold daily events at three locations, reaching over 600 farmers per day. The CM said the campaign aims to educate farmers on advanced agricultural techniques tailored to their land, climate, and needs. Farmers will also be trained to select profitable crops based on soil testing. Information about schemes related to agriculture, animal husbandry, and horticulture will be shared. Additionally, the campaign will gather farmers' experiences, traditional knowledge, innovations, and suggestions to help guide future scientific research. He added that the campaign will modernize the state's agricultural sector while empowering farmers. Highlighting govt support, Dhami said interest-free loans of up to Rs 3 lakh are being provided to farmers. Under the "Farm Machinery Bank" scheme, subsidies of up to 80% are available for purchasing agricultural equipment. A bonus of Rs 20 per quintal is being offered on wheat purchases, and the sugarcane price has been raised by Rs 20 per quintal. Canal irrigation has been made completely free. Dhami also said that tea gardens in Dhauladevi, Munsyari, and Betalghat are being converted into organic tea estates. Six aroma valleys are under development, and Rs 200 crore has been allocated in this year's budget for polyhouse construction.
