Kisan Drone Yojana 2025 is a new scheme by the Central Government of India to help farmers use modern technology in farming. Under this scheme, farmers can receive subsidies when they buy drones for spraying pesticides and nutrients on their fields. Farmers from SC-ST communities, small and marginal farmers, women, and those from North Eastern states can get up to 50% subsidy or a maximum of ₹5 lakh when they buy drones.
Other farmers can get 40% subsidy or up to ₹4 lakh, while Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) can get a subsidy of up to 75%. Agricultural training institutes and science centers approved under the Agricultural Mechanization program can get 100% subsidy for buying drones.
This article will explain what the Kisan Drone Yojana 2025 is, its benefits, eligibility, and how it supports farmers in India.
Overview of Kisan Drone Yojana 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi started Kisan Drone Yojana 2025 to encourage farmers all across India to use drones in agriculture. At first, the plan was to provide a drone to at least one farmer in every village, but later the government decided to offer subsidies on individual drone purchases. These drones help farmers in several ways like digitizing land records, checking crops, and spraying pesticides and nutrients on their fields easily. This saves both time and money.
- Agricultural drones can spray pesticides, medicines, and urea on 1 acre of land within 7 to 10 minutes, saving chemicals and labor.
- Kisan Drone Yojana connects farmers to technology, improving farming methods and helping increase farmer income.
Opening a new chapter in modern farming of the 21st century, PM @narendramodi watched the flight of 100 Kisan Drones across the country. This launch is a big step in the drone sector and creates many opportunities. pic.twitter.com/e3kaMApoO0 — MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) February 19, 2024
Details of Kisan Drone Yojana 2025
| Scheme Name | Kisan Drone Yojana |
| Launched by | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Beneficiaries | Farmers of India |
| Purpose | Subsidy on agricultural drone purchase |
| Year | 2025 |
Subsidy Details Under Kisan Drone Yojana 2025
This scheme offers subsidies on drone purchases to different groups of farmers as follows:
| Category | Subsidy Details |
| SC-ST, Small & Marginal, Women, and North Eastern farmers | 50% subsidy or maximum ₹5,00,000 |
| Other farmers | 40% subsidy or maximum ₹4,00,000 |
| Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO) | 75% subsidy |
| Agricultural training institutes/science centers approved under agricultural mechanization | 100% subsidy (Free drones) |
Free Training for Farmers to Fly Drones
The government also provides free training to farmers on how to operate drones. Training is available at agricultural science centers and agricultural colleges. Farmers don’t have to pay any fees for this training as it is fully supported by the government. This helps farmers use drones safely and well in their farming work.
Purpose of Kisan Drone Yojana 2025
Prime Minister Modi started this scheme to encourage farmers to buy and use agricultural drones. Drones help farmers spray fertilizers and pesticides over large areas quickly and accurately. With subsidies, farmers can get drones at lower prices and save time, labor, and costs. The scheme also promotes modernization in Indian agriculture which can raise productivity and farmers’ income. Also, the government has banned drone imports to support local drone manufacturing and growth in India.
Benefits and Features of Kisan Drone Yojana 2025
- Started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to modernize farming with drone technology.
- Supports spraying of pesticides, fertilizers, and crop checking using drones.
- Provides subsidies to farmers for buying useful agricultural drones.
- Offers 50% subsidy or up to ₹5 lakh to SC/ST, small, women, and northeastern farmers.
- 40% subsidy or ₹4 lakh maximum for other farmers and 75% for FPOs.
- 100% subsidy for agricultural training institutes and science centers under mechanization.
- Saves time and labor by spraying 1 acre within 7-10 minutes.
- Increases use of drone technology in farming across India.
- Farmers in Rajasthan and Maharashtra are already using drones for farming.
Rules for Flying Drones
- Permission is needed near high-tension lines or mobile towers.
- Spraying is not allowed in green zones.
- Flying drones in bad weather or strong winds is prohibited.
- Permission needed if farmland is near residential areas.