Drone Didi Yojana Pilot Projects

On 10^th May 2024, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed an MoU with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for two Pilot Projects under the Drone Didi Yojana.

The scheme aims to train 15,000 women to operate drones for agricultural purposes, creating new livelihood opportunities in rural areas.
Two centres of NSTI in Hyderabad and Noida have been selected for the Pilot Projects, aiming to upskill women in agriculture.
The initiative aligns with MSDE's vision to equip women with skills for nation-building and represents the beginning of collaborative projects with Mahindra.
The Pilot Projects will skill 500 women in exclusive batches of 20 each, with a curriculum approved by DGCA and delivered by RPTO instructors.
NSTIs will provide infrastructure, while Mahindra Group will support with simulation machinery, trainers, and operating costs.
The outcomes will inform the scaling up of the Drone Didi Yojana, with Mahindra planning to roll out drone training at its skilling centres in Telangana and Maharashtra.