With time, the field of agriculture has also become modern. Now the help of artificial intelligence is being taken in this field. Along with this, the help of drones is also being taken in farming work. Due to which the demand for drone pilots is also increasing in the country. The Rajasthan government is also helping to train drone pilots. Now the government will give subsidy to those who learn to fly drones.
The age limit for training of drone pilot has been fixed from 18 years to 65 years. While the applicant should also be 10th class pass. Training will be provided to 500 people across the state. The applicants will be selected on first come first serve basis. A maximum of 10 trainees from each district will be given subsidy for training to fly drones.
The use of drones for spraying fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture has increased across the country. With this, the demand for drone pilots has also increased rapidly. The government of Rajasthan is working to promote drones in the state. In view of the need for trained pilots to operate drones, the government of Rajasthan state is providing drone pilot training to 10th pass people through the Agriculture Department.
how much is the fee
According to reports, the training will be given at Karna Narendra Agricultural University, Jobner. The fee for the 6-day residential training of remote pilot has been fixed at Rs 50,000. However, the selected candidates will have to pay only Rs 9,300. This includes Rs 5,000 for training and Rs 4,300 for accommodation and food. 50 percent of the fixed fee will be borne by the Agriculture Department and out of the remaining 50 percent, Rs 20,000 will be borne by Karna Narendra Agricultural University.
how to apply
The applicant has to apply online through Raj Kisan Sathi Portal or Raj Kisan Suvidha App. It is mandatory to upload scanned marksheet of 10th and equivalent. If nominated by Farmer Producer Organization or Custom Hiring Center, a scanned copy of the enrollment certificate has to be uploaded. Priority will be given for training.
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