Discover how the ‘Drone Didi’ program is empowering women in Tripura, showcased at a June 10, 2025, exhibition in Agartala celebrating 11 years of PM Narendra Modi’s transformative governance.
Agartala (Tripura), June 10: An exhibition celebrating the transformative milestones of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 11-year tenure was held on June 10 at the Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala, Tripura.
The exhibition highlighted key initiatives driving India’s development, including Modi Government’s development efforts with a focus on empowering women through innovative programs like the ‘Drone Didi’ scheme.
Among the standout participants was Rupali Sur Dey from Dukli, one of five women selected from the region for the ‘Drone Didi’ program.
The ‘Drone Didi’ program trains women to operate drones for agricultural purposes especially in enhancing farmers’ earnings by improving productivity.
Agartala, Tripura: Rupali Sur Dey from Dukli, one of five women under PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Drone Didi’ initiative, showcased drone expertise at an exhibition marking 11 years of PM Modi’s leadership
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Dey captivated attendees with a demonstration of her drone technology skills. She expertly explained the purpose of using drone technology for agriculture and demonstrated how these drones are revolutionizing farming practices in Tripura.
“We’ve been chosen as Drone Didis from Dukli block, just outside Agartala,” Dey said while speaking to IANS at the event.
“Our training focuses on using drones for agricultural tasks like pesticide spraying”, Rupali Sur Dey said and added, in the traditional methods where farmers apply the pesticides, there is a high chance that pesticides miss parts of plants.
“However, drones ensure precise and uniform application, covering both leaves and roots of the plants. This boosts pest control, reduces pesticide wastage, increases farm productivity, and creates job opportunities for women like us”, the Drone Didi said.
She expressed gratitude to PM Modi for introducing Drone Didi like initiatives to empower women in the country.
“We’re proud to be empowered by Prime Minister Modi’s vision”, she opined.
The ‘Drone Didi’ initiative, a flagship program under Modi’s government, aims to integrate cutting-edge technology into agriculture while promoting gender equality by equipping women with high-tech skills.
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By enabling women to take on roles traditionally dominated by men, the program is fostering economic independence and rural innovation ensuring inclusive growth.
Apart from drone tech initiative of the Government, the exhibition also showcased other achievements of the Modi administration, including advancements in infrastructure, digital connectivity, and rural development.
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha and several other dignitaries visited the exhibition. In social media post after visiting the exhibition, Dr Saha wrote, from defence to agriculture, space research to UPI, India’s journey, during the 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, towards self-reliance has earned global recognition.
Party leaders including Tripura Pradesh BJP president Rajib Bhattacharjee emphasized how these transformative developmental efforts have uplifted communities in Tripura and across the country.
Dey’s story resonated with attendees and visitors. “Success of Drone Didi in Tripura will usher a new dawn for rural women of the State. Apart from SHG program, Drone Didi initiative will serve as a powerful example of how government initiatives are transforming lives at the grassroots level”, a visitor commented after hearing Rupali Sur Dey’s interaction with the media.
“This is not just about technology,” another young visitor said and added. “It’s about giving women the chance to lead and contribute to our nation’s growth.”
As India continues to embrace technology-driven development, programs like ‘Drone Didi’ are paving the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future, exhibition participants said.
