New Delhi: In a special drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched 100 ‘Kisan drones’ in different cities and towns of the country for spraying pesticides and other farm materials. He has expressed confidence that India’s rising capability in the drone sector will give the world a new leadership.
On Friday PM Modi launched the drones. The officials describe the launch as a “very novel and exciting initiative” for farmers.
Speaking at the event Prime Minister said, “This is a new chapter in the direction of modern agricultural facilities of the 21st century. I am confident that this beginning will not only prove to be a milestone in the development of the drone sector but also will open the sky to unlimited possibilities.”
Adding on he said that new drone culture is starting. He said, “A new culture of drone start-ups is getting ready in India. Their numbers will soon be in thousands from over 200 now, leading to the generation of employment opportunities on a massive scale.”
During the announcement of Budget 2022-23, a major stimulus for the agriculture and farming sector was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Giving details, Sitharaman said the Centre will promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free natural farming, public-private partnerships for the delivery of digital and high-tech services to farmers across the country during the financial year 2022-23.
Emphasizing the usage of technology, she said Kisan Drones will be promoted for crop assessment, digitization of land records, and spraying of insecticides and nutrients.
At the event, PM Modi said, “This is an example of how high the country can fly if policies are right. Noting that drones were mostly associated with the defense sector until a few years back.”
Further adding on PM Modi stated that this is a new chapter in providing modern farming facilities in the 21st century, and not only will it prove to be a milestone in the development of the drone sector but also open infinite possibilities.
PM Modi said that his government didn’t waste time on apprehensions about opening up the drone sector. He said, “Our government did not waste time on apprehensions about opening up the drone sector but trusted India’s young talent and moved ahead with a new mindset. Our government has given priority to technology and innovations in the Budget and policy measures.”
He said ‘Kisan drones’ are the beginning of a new revolution. Farmers can use high-capacity drones in the coming times to transport their produce like fruits, vegetables, and flowers to markets in a minimal time, boosting their income.
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