Women on wings: How Drone Didi yojana empowered Khushbu Yadav in UP's Prayagraj

IANS | June 10, 2025 9:57 PM

Prayagraj, June 10 (IANS) The "NaMo Drone Didi Yojana", which is an initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become a game-changer for women living in rural pockets across India. In what was once backward and rural regions where women were confined to household roles only even after completing their education, the scheme is now ushering in a new era of financial independence and technological inclusion.

Drone Didis of Tripura: Empowering fields, uplifting futures

IANS | June 10, 2025 8:57 PM

Agartala, June 10 (IANS) Rupali Sur Dey, a determined woman from Dukli, Tripura, stood proudly among a select group of five women chosen under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary ‘Drone Didi’ initiative. Her journey was highlighted during an exhibition in Agartala which was organised to celebrate 11 years of PM Modi's leadership. In the exhibition, Rupali and her training partners showcased their growing expertise in drone technology.