Drone Subsidy- Excellent News! The Government Is Providing Up To A 100% Subsidy On The Purchase Of Drones

The Government Is Providing A Bumper Subsidy To Promote Drone Technology In Agriculture. The central government is providing grants ranging from 40% to 100% on the cost of purchasing drones. 

Get Up To 40 To 100% Subsidy On Drones 

The central government is providing a 40 to 100 percent subsidy for the purchase of drones. It was announced that Agricultural Machinery Training and Testing Institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, ICAR Institutes, and State Agricultural Universities would receive a 100% subsidy, up to a maximum of 10 lakhs, on the purchase of drones.

At the same time, youth, scheduled caste-tribe, small and marginal, women, and farmers from northeastern states will receive a 50% or a maximum of Rs 5 lakh subsidy on drone costs, with the remaining 40% going to other farmers and farmers groups. A maximum subsidy of Rs 4 lakh will be provided. Aside from that, the Farmer Producer Organization will receive a subsidy of up to 75% of the cost of the drone.

The Use Of Drones Will Reduce Farming Costs

Many new agricultural techniques have been introduced in recent years. These techniques make farming more accessible. Agriculture is now using drone technology. The government is also prioritizing this technology. Farmers are also receiving subsidies to purchase it.

 In comparison to the past, a growing number of farmers are now employing drones in agriculture. Spraying pesticides and other essential fertilizers in standing crops has become less expensive thanks to drone technology.

The Use Of Drones Benefits Farmers

Farmers can get information about the exact status of their crops using drones. The camera installed in it allows you to see any type of disease or condition in the crop. By flying at a specific height and using auto sensors, the drone can easily spray up to 10 liters of insecticide on standing crops. In about 10 minutes, drones can spray fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential nutrients on standing crops on one acre of land.

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