From Self-Help Groups to Drone Pilots: Meet the Women Building Rural Income Worth Lakhs
Across India’s farmlands, women are taking charge of the skies. Through the Government of India’s Drone Didi Initiative, trained women pilots are using drones to transform agriculture—saving time, water, and effort. From Haryana to Varanasi, these Drone Didis are earning livelihoods, building confidence, and steering India closer to inclusive, tech-driven rural growth.
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Technology
State of Origin
Haryana
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4,000+ acres
covered across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Chhattisgarh.
50+ rural women
trained and deployed as certified agricultural drone pilots and service providers.
₹6+ lakh
in direct income generated collectively by women-led drone service operations.
Up to 90% reduction
in water usage during pesticide and fertiliser application.
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