DBT Portal 2.0 and NaMo Drone Didi Workshop in Delhi
Why in the news
The Mechanization and Technology Division of the farm ministry convened a national workshop on two digital and drone initiatives.
Key facts
- NaMo Drone Didi Yojana: women-centric scheme training SHG members to spray fertilisers and pesticides by drone.
- Drone Portal: mapping, tracking, pilot certification and a live dashboard.
- DBT Platform 2.0: demonstrated to Central and State officers; promises transparency, digital workflows and fewer manual delays.
Significance
- Helps small and marginal farmers get fair machinery subsidies and encourages women in agri-tech.
Exam angle
- Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) is the subsidy channel.