Kisan Drone Adoption (SMAM Drones)
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Why it matters
Use drones for spraying and crop monitoring — subsidies for individuals, FPOs and Custom Hiring Centres to buy or hire agri-drones.
Launched
1 Jan 2022
Valid until
Ongoing
Benefit type
Equipment
Created by
Government of India
What you get
Financial assistance for purchase of agricultural drones and drone services: up to 100% (max Rs 10 lakh) for institutions, 40-75% for FPOs, CHCs and farmers, to promote precision spraying.
Eligibility criteria
- FPOs, Custom Hiring Centres, agri-graduates and farmers
- Higher rates for FPOs, SC/ST, women and small/marginal farmers
- Through SMAM / state agriculture department
How to apply
- 1
Apply on the state agriculture mechanisation portal
- 2
Select drone / drone-service component
- 3
Purchase or set up the service; subsidy credited after verification
Documents required
- Aadhaar
- Bank account details
- Drone pilot / vendor documents
- Quotation
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