Grant up to Rs 10 lakh to ICAR institutes, KVKs, state agri universities for purchase of drones, says Agri ministry

The civil avaition ministry has published 'Drone Rules 2021' on 25th August 2021 to regulate the use and operation of Drones in India.

New Delhi: The government will provide grant of up to Rs 10 lakh to ICAR institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and state agriculture universities for purchase of drones, as part of its objective to promote precision farming.

The move will also help in enhancing the domestic production of drones.

The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued guidelines to make drone technology affordable to the stakeholders of this sector, according to an official statement.