Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading Farm Equipment company and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, to conduct two Pilots under the Drone Didi Yojna. Launched earlier this year, the scheme aims to train 15,000 women to operatedrones for agricultural purposes such as fertiliser sowing, crop monitoring and seed sowing, thereby creating new livelihood opportunities for women through imparting skills in new technology areas.
Under this partnership, MSDE and Mahindra will conduct two pilots at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) at Hyderabad and Noida to skill 500 women in exclusive batches of 20 women only. The 15-day curriculum approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation will be delivered through RPTO (Remote Pilot Training Organisation) instructors at these Centers.
The NSTIs will provide training infrastructure, hostels, and local Women Self Help Groups and NGOs for participation. Mahindra Group will provide initial support through simulation machinery, simulator controller, software, and trainers. Operating costs for the pilot project, including DGCA License Holder Instructors, will be covered by the partnership. Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE said, “We are excited to announce our partnership with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., leveraging their agricultural expertise for comprehensive training”.
