Introduction of Kisan drones a new chapter in modern agriculture: PM Modi

Feb 19, 2022

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 18, during a virtual event where he flagged off 100 Kisan drones, said that he is confident that this is the beginning of development in the drone sector and will open the sky to unlimited possibilities. “This is a new chapter in the direction of modern agricultural facilities of the 21st century. I am confident that this beginning will not only prove to be a milestone in development of the drone sector but will also open the sky to unlimited possibilities,” said PM Modi. The Prime Minister also said, “I have been told that Garuda Aerospace has set a target of manufacturing 1 lakh Made in India drones in the next 2 years.” Notably, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget 2022 speech had said that the Centre will promote Kisan drones to help farmers assess crops, digitise land records as well as spray insecticides and nutrients.