Namo Drone Didi Scheme
Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture GOVERNMENT SUPPORT ACTIVE

Namo Drone Didi Scheme

(Ministry of Agriculture)
Primary Benefit

80% Subsidy (up to Rs.8 Lakh) on Agricultural Drones for Women SHGs

<p>Women SHGs for precision spraying and nano-fertilizer distribution.</p>

Dynamic Subsidy Scaling Matrices

Under the official guidelines of this scheme, final margin money subsidies scale dynamically based on your gender, region of business setup, and social categories. Below is the detailed rate catalog:

Gender-Based Subsidy
Men 0%
Women 80%
Regional Demographics
Rural 80%
Urban 0%
Hill Areas 80%
Caste / Social Groups
SC Group 80%
ST Group 80%
OBC Group 80%
General 80%

Benefits Details

  • 80% subsidy on agricultural drones — up to Rs.8 lakh
  • Exclusively for Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
  • Covers precision nutrient and pesticide spraying
  • Drone pilot training provided
  • Additional income for SHGs through rental service to farmers

Who can apply?

Any individual meeting the following guidelines is eligible for applying under this scheme:

Target Beneficiary Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit Min Age: 18 years old. No upper age limits.
Target Gender Suitable for Female category of applicants.
Men: 0% Women: 80%
Category Required Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) — NRLM registered
SC: 80% ST: 80% OBC: 80% General: 80%
Location Cover Rural Areas.
Rural: 80% Urban: 0% Hill Areas: 80%
State Cover Applicable across all states of India.

Application Workflow Process

  • SHG applies through Block/District Agriculture Office
  • Empanelled drone vendor shortlisted
  • Training imparted to SHG drone pilot
  • Drone procured; 80% subsidy released to vendor
  • SHG provides drone services to local farmers
1
Online Submission

Submit your promoter profile and bank-ready DPR details on the official nodal portal.

2
Nodal Review

Department agency verifies your details and forwards recommendation to local banks.

3
Bank Sanction

Bank evaluates credit feasibility and sanctions the term loan and working capital.

4
Subsidy Release

Nodal agency releases capital margin money subsidy to a TDR block accounts.

Required Documents Checklist

Keep the following digital copies ready before filling out the online application form:

  • SHG registration certificate
  • Aadhaar of SHG members
  • Bank account of SHG
  • NRLM/DAY-NRLM affiliation proof
  • Application through Block Agriculture Officer

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Government support programs are strictly intended for setting up **new** micro enterprises and commercial expansions. Existing units availing of other programs are not eligible.

The program offers margin capital subsidy. However, bank credit interest schedules will be charged at standard commercial base lending rates unless supplemented by state interest refund policies.

The Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training course is mandatory for all subsidy releases and takes around 5 to 10 days depending on the project investment scale.
Quick Info
Ministry Ministry of Agriculture
Category Agriculture
Max Subsidy 80%
Max Amount ₹800,000
Status Active
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