Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd inked a pact with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to conduct two Pilot Projects under the Drone Didi Yojana.
Under this MoU, MSDE and M&M will conduct two Pilot Projects at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) located in Hyderabad and Noida.
500 women in exclusive batches of 20 women each will be imparted with skills.
The 15-day curriculum, approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), will be delivered through Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) instructors at these Centres.
Drone Didi Yojana was launched to train 15,000 women to operate drones for agricultural purposes.
The drones will help in monitoring crop growth and planting seeds.
This scheme will help in generating new livelihood opportunities for women by imparting skills in new technology areas.
