Centre allots 90 drones AP to use for farming
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Centre allots 90 drones AP to use for farming

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:Centre has allotted to Andhra Pradesh 90 drones to Andhra Pradesh under Phase – 1 of “Namo Drone Didi Yojana” in 2024–25 for using them in farming. A state-level committee has decided to allocate these drones to progressive women self-help groups in various districts of the state under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission of the central Rural Development ministry. A senior state-level agricultural official said, “Farmers can hire the drones for plant protection, just as they hire other farm machinery like harvesters.” Officials disclosed that farmers are increasingly using drones as they can save on money that they pay for engaging farm labourers. East Godavari agriculture joint director Madhava Rao said farmers are showing interest in drones as they help save input costs.

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Drones Changing the Face of Farmlands in Telugu States
4 weeks ago

Drones Changing the Face of Farmlands in Telugu States

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In the fertile fields of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, a quiet technological revolution is transforming agricultural practices. Drones eliminate that risk entirely.” These stories are part of a larger transformation driven by Hyderabad-based start-ups like Marut Drones, which is pioneering the ‘Drone as a service’ model. “Our aim is to make drone technology accessible and affordable for all farmers, …

AP Agriculture Budget: Stress on Kisan Drone Technology and Digital Agriculture
1 month, 1 week ago

AP Agriculture Budget: Stress on Kisan Drone Technology and Digital Agriculture

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh’s budgetary allocations of Rs 43,402.33 crore for agriculture and allied sectors lay emphasis on two major sectors -- Kisan Drone Technology and Digital Agriculture. The agriculture minister said the state government was planning to set up 875 Drone CHCs at a cost of Rs 87.50 crore in its first phase in 2024-25. These include: e-Panta, AGRISNET portal, …

Andhra Pradesh to Become Drone Hub: CM
2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to Become Drone Hub: CM

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu vows to transform the state into a drone hub in the coming years. The state will host a two-day summit to attract industry players and showcase its drone capabilities. The government plans to allocate 300 acres of land for a drone hub and will work to attract 27 companies to benefit from the Production …

Andhra Pradesh to Become Drone Hub: CM
2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to Become Drone Hub: CM

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced his government's intention to transform the state into a drone hub in the coming years. The summit will feature drone hackathons, exhibitions, and participation from industry experts, showcasing the state's potential in the drone industry. The chief minister also highlighted the state's commitment to using drone technology in agriculture, infrastructure, and …

Drones, new ammo in Andhra Pradesh govt’s flood relief operations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Drones, new ammo in Andhra Pradesh govt’s flood relief operations

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Drones, belonging to the Agriculture Department, have played a crucial role in the relief efforts in the aftermath of flash floods that have inundated half of Vijayawada city. After using the drones on a pilot basis on the first day, a total of 176 drones were employed for flood relief operations in the following days. According to the Agriculture …

AP Govt Deploys 176 Drones for Flood Relief Ops
3 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Govt Deploys 176 Drones for Flood Relief Ops

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Agriculture minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Sunday underlined that as per Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s emphasis on utilising cutting-edge technology, they have utilised 176 drones for carrying out relief operations. Atchannaidu, who briefed human resources development minister Nara Lokesh about the relief and rehabilitation measures being taken up by the state government, emphasised that they started utilising drones from …

Drones Deliver Relief Material to Andhra Flood-Hit Victims
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Drones Deliver Relief Material to Andhra Flood-Hit Victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The state government roped in several drones to reach food and water packets to the residents of flood-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh. Officials said this ensured that food, drinking water, medicines and other essentials like candles reached all residents in the affected areas in Ajith Singh Nagar, New and Old Rajarajeshwari Pet, Vambay Colony, Pipul Road etc. On the …

TNAU develops procedures for use of drones in agriculture
1 year, 5 months ago

TNAU develops procedures for use of drones in agriculture

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has developed standard operating procedures for drones that are used for multiple applications in agriculture lands, said V. Geethalakshmi, Vice-Chancellor of the University, here on Friday. Inaugurating the four-day agriculture fair Agri Intex 2023, organised by the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex, she said the drones were used to spray …

Chittoor district to get 93 drones for precision farming
2 years, 3 months ago

Chittoor district to get 93 drones for precision farming

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: State government has framed guidelines for precision farming using drones to make agriculture more profitable by reducing input costs. As part of it, government has sanctioned 93 drones to farmers associated with Rythu Bharosa Kendras in Chittoor district. There will be a drone hiring centre in each RBK, which farmers can contact to use drones for their farming operations. …

AP CM wants officials to promote drones in agriculture
2 years, 4 months ago

AP CM wants officials to promote drones in agriculture

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday underlined the need to use latest drone technology for carrying out agricultural operations within Andhra Pradesh. The CM told officials to keep information updated daily on supply of seeds and fertilisers to farmers, apart from prices of various agricultural products. Jagan Mohan Reddy wanted authorities to closely monitor supply of agricultural …

Drones to survey all lands in districts of AP from August
2 years, 7 months ago

Drones to survey all lands in districts of AP from August

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Ministers Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, Botsa Satyanarayana and Dharmana Prasada Rao have instructed officials to speed up survey of lands under Jagananna Bhoo Hakku – Bhoo Raksha programme for resolving all land issues. Participating in the ministerial meeting with officials at the secretariat in Velagapudi on Friday, the ministers said presently 52 drones are being used to conduct a comprehensive …

Andhra Pradesh to use drone technology for farming
2 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to use drone technology for farming

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday announced the distribution of Rythu Bharosa on May 16 and of crop insurance to farmers by June 15 to help them start farming activities in the Kharif season. Jagan said 3,000 tractors with agriculture equipment will be distributed through 4014 community hiring centres as also Matsyakara Bharosa on May 11. For the first …

Drones Can Help India's Agro Industry to Take Off, Lift Other Sectors: VFLYX CEO
2 years, 8 months ago

Drones Can Help India's Agro Industry to Take Off, Lift Other Sectors: VFLYX CEO

News 18  

When it comes to technical advancement, the scenario is not the same as 10 years ago. News18 spoke to Vishal Saurav, CEO & Founder of VFLYX India, a drone technology company based in Bengaluru planning to invest around 3.4 million dollars in R&D, manufacturing, and testing of drones. We are expecting the drone market to grow tenfold in the next …

Andhra Pradesh to use drone technology for farming
2 years, 9 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to use drone technology for farming

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled plans to introduce drone technology in the state’s farming sector. Agriculture minister Kurasala Kannababu announced the state’s move to use drone technology while presenting the agriculture and allied sectors budget in the assembly. The drones would help farmers optimise the use of inputs like water, fertilizers and seeds, in spraying operations, in addition …

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