Maharashtra's Women Farmers Take Flight, Lead Sustainable Agriculture With Drone Technology

Mumbai, Dec 01: Women from the rural areas of Maharashtra are now being trained to operate drones in a bid to advance climate-resilient agriculture. This initiative under the ProRISE project has already reached 2,100 farmers, with nearly 29% more expected to benefit by next month.

WOTR Leads Tech-Driven Agricultural Transformation

Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR), a Pune-based non-profit dedicated to rural development and climate-resilient agriculture, is driving a transformative initiative to introduce advanced technology to rural India.

Under the ProRISE project, with support from Walmart Foundation, WOTR is now training women in rural areas, equipping them with the skills and certifications needed to become professional drone pilots.

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