Use of drones can increase agriculture GDP by 1-1.5%, experts said.
The market size for just the drones is estimated to be around Rs 20-30,000 crore. Out of this, even if 10-15% is adopted in agriculture will have a huge impact on the agriculture sector, said Arun Nagarajan, Director- Tech consulting.
Kisan Drones for crop assessment, land records and spraying of insecticides would be promoted, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. “Use of Kisan Drones for crop assessments, land records, spraying of insecticides, are expected to drive a wave of technology in the agriculture and farming sector,” the finance minister said as she read out Budget 2022-23 provisions. Inclusive development is the government’s priority, which includes farmers for Paddy, Kharif & Rabi crops, under which 1,000 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) paddy is expected to be procured benefiting over one crore farmers, the finance minister said.
