PM Modi flags off 100 Kisan Drones to spray pesticides in farms across India
Sitharaman said the Centre will promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free natural farming, public-private partnerships for delivery of digital & high-tech services to farmers across India during FY 2022-23.
Total Views |
New Delhi, February 19: In a special drive aiming to help farmers, Prime minister Narendra Modi flagged off 100 Kisan drones in various cities and towns of India to spray pesticides in farms across India.
Speaking on the occasion, the 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 also open the sky to unlimited possibilities."
PM Modi flags off 100 Kisan drones to spray pesticides in farms across country
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) February 19, 2022
Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/xECl9Iw3uA#PMModi pic.twitter.com/Dr2OG6xzUA
During the Budget 2022-23 announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major stimulus for the agriculture and farming sector. Sitharaman said the Centre will promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free natural farming, public-private partnerships for delivery of digital & high-tech services to farmers across India during the FY 2022-23.
Also Read | Strong Budget Presented Even In Corona Crisis
Emphasizing on the usage of technology, she said Kisan Drones will be promoted for crop assessment, digitization of land records and spraying of insecticides and nutrients.