Kisan Drone Scheme: Precision Aerial Agriculture

The Kisan Drone Scheme under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) accelerates precision application of water-soluble fertilizers, micronutrients, and crop protection products, saving 80% water and 20% chemical consumption while reducing operator pesticide exposure.

Financial Subsidy Slabs: - ICAR Institutes, KVKs, and SAUs: 100% grant up to ₹10 Lakhs per drone. - Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs): 75% project cost subsidy up to ₹7.5 Lakhs. - Custom Hiring Centers (CHCs) set up by Rural Youth: 40% subsidy up to ₹4 Lakhs. - Individual SC/ST, Small/Marginal, and Women Farmers: 50% subsidy up to ₹5 Lakhs; other farmers receive 40% up to ₹4 Lakhs.