Chhattisgarh Govt Being Tech Savvy, Using Drones For Spraying On Agricultural Field
The Complete Agriculture Drone Solution was launched on Thursday by Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Bagel. The drones will be helpful in spraying on fields in 20 villages and this is a new initiative in the country.
As part of the Hareli Tihar Celebrations in the Durg district, a programme was held in Karsa village in the Patan Block.
As per the official statement by using the agriculture drones, the medicine can be spread on four acres of field in half an hour.
Through the machine, one can also determine how much medication is needed.
In response to the issue of labour availability, the statement said that the farmers usually spread medicine on one acre of land in three hours. This method will actually help the farmers to save time and also increase their income. Along with that, the state also launched an Agri Ambulance, which will bring the agriculture lab to the site for testing.
The drone technology would enhance farming in many ways, according to the people associated with the project.
A significant feature of the project is that it will operate in a public-private partnership model. A single machine can serve 20 villages, and any working group can use it.
He said that only the youth group would be allowed and trained to operate the drone. He acknowledged this innovation and said that with ancestral methods and modern technology, the farming sector can reach new heights.
He also encouraged them to use such innovations and to promote technology-driven farming and also make use of the Agri-Ambulance, which will provide organic manure.
In addition to being technically proficient, the members of the group can engage in livelihood activities other than farming, the CM said.
