India is rapidly adopting agri-drones and digital tools to boost farm productivity and rural livelihoods
Drones spray crops 10x faster, cut chemical use, and reduce farmer exposure
Govt offers up to 100% subsidies for demos
Drone Didi to provide 15,000 drones to SHGs
New Chennai facility to produce 100,000 drones by 2026
Agri Stack links land, crop, and farmer records
Pilot projects cover 436 districts for precision farming
High costs, low connectivity, and few trained operators limit access
Small farms face efficiency challenges
Focus on training, SHG ownership, and digital rights is vital
Tech must reach all farmers, not just the well-resourced