CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -(11) The Farmers Producer Organization (FPOs) will be provided grants for purchase of Kisan Drones and attachments for its demonstration on farmers’ fields 75% of the cost of drone up to a maximum of Rs. 7.50 lakhs. The assistance will be limited for purchase of one (01) drone per FPO.

Detailed explanation-2: -Agriculture Drone Price – Between 3 lakh to 11.5 lakh depending on its water holding capacity.

Detailed explanation-3: -FPOs (Farmers Producers Organizations) are eligible to receive grants of up to 75% of the cost of agriculture drones for use over farmers’ fields. Along with this, Under “sub-mission on Agricultural Mechanization” (SMAM) provides grants of 100% on agriculture drones or Rs. 10 lakhs (whichever is less).

Detailed explanation-4: -Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) will be implemented in accordance with guidelines described hereunder. The scheme will be implemented in all the states, to promote the usage of farm mechanization and increase the ratio of farm power to cultivable unit area up to 2 kW/ha.

Detailed explanation-5: -Plastic 10 Litre Agriculture Spraying Drone/Agriculture Drones in India, Capacity: 5L at Rs 350000 in Nellore.