New Delhi, Automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday said it has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to conduct two pilot programs under the Drone Didi scheme.
Launched earlier this year, the scheme aims to train 15,000 women to operate drones for agricultural purposes like fertilizer application, crop monitoring and seed sowing, thereby creating new livelihood opportunities for them.
Under this partnership, Mahindra and MSDE will conduct two pilot programs to skill 500 women in a special batch of 20 women each at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) in Hyderabad and Noida. A 15-day course approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation will be delivered through R (Remote Pilot Training Organisation) trainers at these centres, a statement said.
Secretary Atul Kumar Tiwari said, “Through rigorous training methodologies and practical learning experiences, we aim to provide our students with the practical skills and competencies required to excel in their chosen fields and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the country.” Will equip you with.", the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said.
Under this partnership, NSTI will provide infrastructure to run training programmes, hostels for the participants and will liaise with local women self-help groups and NGOs to enhance participation.
Mahindra Group will provide initial set up support through simulation machinery/drones, simulator controllers, simulator software, desktop computers with i5 processor and trainers, and will meet the operational costs for the duration of the pilot project, including training of trainers holding DGCA license. Cost is also included. th centre.
Anish Shah, Group CEO and MD, Mahindra Group, said, “The pilot under the Drone Didi scheme represents a first-of-its-kind convergence of women, farming, technology. We are fully committed to providing technology training to grassroots women. Are happy with."And ensure agriculture is equipped for the future".
Launched earlier this year, the scheme aims to train 15,000 women to operate drones for agricultural purposes like fertilizer application, crop monitoring and seed sowing, thereby creating new livelihood opportunities for them.
Under this partnership, Mahindra and MSDE will conduct two pilot programs to skill 500 women in a special batch of 20 women each at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) in Hyderabad and Noida. A 15-day course approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation will be delivered through R (Remote Pilot Training Organisation) trainers at these centres, a statement said.
Secretary Atul Kumar Tiwari said, “Through rigorous training methodologies and practical learning experiences, we aim to provide our students with the practical skills and competencies required to excel in their chosen fields and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the country.” Will equip you with.", the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said.
Under this partnership, NSTI will provide infrastructure to run training programmes, hostels for the participants and will liaise with local women self-help groups and NGOs to enhance participation.
Mahindra Group will provide initial set up support through simulation machinery/drones, simulator controllers, simulator software, desktop computers with i5 processor and trainers, and will meet the operational costs for the duration of the pilot project, including training of trainers holding DGCA license. Cost is also included. th centre.
Anish Shah, Group CEO and MD, Mahindra Group, said, “The pilot under the Drone Didi scheme represents a first-of-its-kind convergence of women, farming, technology. We are fully committed to providing technology training to grassroots women. Are happy with."And ensure agriculture is equipped for the future".
