Haryana Drone Didi Scheme

Free of Cost Drone Flying Training and a Subsidy of 80% of the drone cost, or a maximum of Rs. 8,00,000/- on the purchase of a commercial drone, will be provided by the Haryana Government to Women Members of self-help groups under the Drone Didi Scheme.
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Introduction of Haryana Drone Didi Scheme: A Brief Insight

• Haryana Government launched the Drone Didi Scheme in the state in the year 2024.
• This scheme is similar to the Central Government’s Namo Drone Didi Scheme, which is operational in the whole country.
• The main objective of the Haryana Government behind starting this scheme is to increase the yearly income of women members of Self Help Groups of the State.
• Drone Didi Scheme is also opening up the opportunity of self-employment for women members of SHGs and making them Drone Entrepreneurs.
• This scheme is implemented by the Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department and the Directorate of Skill Development & Industrial Training of the Haryana Government.
• Free of Cost Drone fly training will be provided to selected women members of Self Help Groups.
• Drone Imaging and Information Services of Haryana (DRIISHYA) is the drone training partner and will provide training to selected women beneficiaries in Karnal under the Drone Didi Scheme of the Government of Haryana.
• Drone Training is for 1 week, during which training related to how to fly a drone and information about other technologies will be provided to women members of SHGs.
• Women Members will get a Drone – Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) at the end of drone training, which certifies that the women beneficiary is a certified drone pilot.
• The government plans to train 5,000 women from 500 Self Help Groups as drone pilots under the Drone Didi Yojana of the Haryana Government.
• Women members of registered Self Help Groups of Haryana aged between 18 years to 40 years are eligible to apply for drone training under this scheme.
• Training Cost and charges of lodging will be paid by the Haryana Government.
• Haryana Government, through Skill Development & Industrial Training, will pay the drone training cost of Rs. 20,650/- (Rs. 17,500/- + 18% GST) per woman beneficiary to DRIISHYA.
• Apart from free-of-cost drone fly training, a subsidy on the purchase of a commercial drone will also be provided.
• Haryana Government under the Drone Didi Scheme will provide 80% subsidy on drone cost or a maximum of Rs. 8,00,000/- (whichever is lower) to certified women drone pilot beneficiaries.
• The government also provides the interest-free bank loan facility of Rs. 5,00,000/- for 1 year for the remaining cost of the commercial drone.
• Interest on the Bank Loan for 1 year will be paid by the Government.
• Women Beneficiaries can rent this commercial drone for agricultural work and can earn up to Rs. 1,00,000/- per year additionally.
• Online Facility is available to apply for drone training and a subsidy on the purchase of a commercial drone under the Government of Haryana’s Drone Didi Scheme.
• District Level Committee will select the women beneficiaries and send their names to the training centre for drone flying training.
• Contact Skill Development & Industrial Training or Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department in case of any help or assistance required regarding Drone Didi Yojana of the Haryana Government.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• Each Women Member of the Self Help Group will get the following benefits from the Haryana Government under the Drone Didi Scheme :-
  • Free of Cost Drone Fly Training will be provided.
  • Drone – Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) will also be provided to Women Beneficiaries.
  • Subsidy on the Purchase of Commercial drones and their accessories is also available.
  • Subsidy of 80% of the Drone Cost or a maximum of Rs. 8 lakh is applicable.
  • Bank Loan Facility up to Rs. 5 lakh for 1 year is also available for the remaining cost of the Drone.
  • Bank Interest on the Loan will be paid by the Government of Haryana.
  • Women Beneficiaries can rent the Drone for agricultural purposes and earn additional income of up to Rs. 1 lakh.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

• Drone Training & Subsidy on the purchase of a Drone under the Drone Didi Scheme of the Haryana Government will only be provided to those beneficiaries who fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria of scheme :-
  • Registered Women Self-Help Groups and their Members are Eligible to Apply.
  • Women Members should be Permanent residents of Haryana.
  • Age of Women Members should be between 18 years to 40 years.
  • Passing Class 10th is mandatorily required.
  • Women members should have a Parivar Pehchan Patra ID.
  • Women members should be physically and Medically Fit.

Documents Required to be Attached

• Women Members of Self Help Group will have to upload the following documents at the time of applying for drone training and subsidy on the purchase of a drone under the Drone Didi Scheme of the Haryana Government :-
  • Women Self-Help Group Registration Number.
  • Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP Card) of a Family.
  • Aadhar Card of Women Member.
  • Bank Account Details of Women’s Self-Help Group.
  • PAN Card.
  • Class 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
  • Medical Certificate of Women Members.
  • Mobile Number.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

• Women members of the Self Help Group can apply for drone training and a subsidy on the purchase of a drone under the Drone Didi Scheme through the Online Application Form.
• Haryana Drone Didi Scheme Online Application Form is available on the Website of the Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department.
• Visit the Website and Choose the Drone Didi Scheme.
  
• Women Beneficiary will have to fill in the following details in the Drone Didi Yojana Online Application Form :-
  • Registration Number of Self-Help Group.
  • Name of Self-Help Group.
  • Date of Formation of Self-Help Group.
  • Number of Members in Self-Help Group.
  • Self-Help Group Leader Name.
  • Mobile Number of the Leader.
  • Email ID of the Self-Help Group.

  

• Click on the Register Button to submit the form.
• The website will generate an Application Number.
• Login with the help of the Application Number and the SHG Head Mobile Number.
  
• Filled in the details in the Online Application Form,
• Upload all the required documents.
• Check all the filled details and submit the Online Application Form of the Drone Didi Yojana of the Haryana Government.
• Drone Didi Scheme submitted application form and documents will be verified by the respective department.
• A list of eligible self-help groups and their women members will be made and an intimation will be sent to them about the training schedule.
• Selection of Women Self-Help Groups under the Drone Didi Scheme will be done by the District Level Committee, and the selection will be according to their financial status and based on their contribution to society.
• One Week of Training will be provided to selected women members of SHGs, and a Drone – Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) will be provided after successful completion of the training.
• Drone Imaging and Information Service of Haryana Limited (DRIISHYA) is the training partner of the Drone Didi Scheme of the Haryana Government.

Important Links Available

• Online Application Form of Drone Didi Scheme Haryana.
• Registration Form of Drone Didi Scheme Haryana.
• Login of Drone Didi Scheme Haryana.
• Guidelines of Drone Didi Scheme Haryana.
• Official Website of Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department Haryana.
• Official Website of Directorate of Skill Development & Industrial Training Haryana.

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• Helpline Number of Drone Didi Scheme Haryana :-
  • 0172 2996321.
  • 0172 2997265.
  • 0172 2586071.
• Helpline Email of Directorate of Skill Development & Industrial Training Haryana :- itisharyana@gmail.com.
• Address of Directorate of Skill Development & Industrial Training Haryana :-Kaushal Bhawan, Sector-3, Panchkula, Haryana.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What benefits are provided under the Drone Didi Scheme of the Haryana Government?
  -Free Drone Flying Training, Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC), 80% subsidy on drone purchase or up to Rs. 8,00,000/-, and interest-free bank loan facility up to Rs. 5,00,000/- for 1 year will be provided under the Drone Didi Scheme.
• Who is eligible to apply for the Haryana Government Drone Didi Scheme?
  -Women members of registered Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Haryana aged between 18 to 40 years, who have passed Class 10 and possess a Parivar Pehchan Patra, are eligible to apply.
• What is the main objective of the Haryana Drone Didi Scheme?
  -To increase the annual income of women SHG members and promote self-employment by training them as certified drone pilots.
• What is the duration of the drone flying training under this scheme?
  -Drone flying training under this scheme will be provided for 1 week.
• Which organization provides drone training under the Drone Didi Scheme of the Haryana Government?
  -Drone Imaging and Information Services of Haryana Limited (DRIISHYA) is the training partner of this scheme, which provides drone flying training.
• How much subsidy is provided for the purchase of a commercial drone under this scheme?
  -80% of the drone cost or a maximum of Rs. 8,00,000/- whichever is lower will be provided.
• Is there any loan facility for drone purchase under this scheme?
  -Yes, an interest-free loan of Rs. 5,00,000/- for 1 year is available to cover the remaining drone cost.
• Will the women beneficiaries receive any certification after training?
  -Yes, a Drone – Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) will be issued after successful completion of training.
• What is the cost of training paid by the government for each woman beneficiary?
  -Rs. 20,650/- (Rs. 17,500 + 18% GST) is paid to DRIISHYA per trainee.
• How can a woman member of SHG apply under the Drone Didi Scheme?
  -Through the online application form available on the Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department website.
• What documents are required to apply for the Drone Didi Yojana Haryana?
  -SHG registration number, Parivar Pehchan Patra Card, Aadhaar card, PAN card, Class 10th certificate, bank account details, medical certificate, and mobile number are required.
• What is the selection process for drone training and drone purchase subsidy under this scheme?
  -Selection is done by a District Level Committee based on the financial status and social contribution of the Self-Help Group.
• How many women will be trained under the Haryana Drone Didi Yojana?
  – 5,000 women from 500 Self Help Groups across the state will be trained as drone pilots under this scheme.
• Can trained women earn an income using a drone?
  – Yes, they can rent the commercial drone for agricultural work and earn up to Rs 1,00,000/- per year additionally.
• Where can beneficiaries contact for assistance regarding the scheme?
  – They can contact the Directorate of Skill Development & Industrial Training via helpline numbers 0172-2996321, 0172-2997265, 0172-2586071 or email at itisharyana@gmail.com.

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