In a transformative step aimed at modernising agriculture and enhancing productivity, the Yogi Adityanath-led government has initiated drone-based crop protection. The initiative is launched across six districts of Uttar Pradesh. As part of this pilot project, drones are being used for the spraying of nano urea and pesticides, significantly reducing the time and labour involved in crop care.

Doubling farmers’ income

Taking a significant step towards doubling farmers’ income and introducing modern technology in agriculture, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has launched drone-based crop protection across six districts. As part of a pilot project, the spraying of nano urea and pesticides has begun via drones in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Bahraich, Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad, and Kanpur Nagar.

These drones can effectively spray across 3 to 12 acres within an hour, promising a sharp increase in productivity and timely crop care with reduced labour and time. This technological leap is being implemented under the Atmanirbhar Krishak Samanvit Vikas Yojana and the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). The aim is to modernise agriculture and provide tangible economic benefits to farmers by adopting efficient, science-backed methods.

Nine Projects launched in UP

So far, nine drone projects have been launched across Uttar Pradesh—two each in Gorakhpur, Bahraich, and Muzaffarnagar, and one each in Lucknow, Ghaziabad, and Kanpur Nagar. Farmers are being trained to operate drones and adopt modern farming techniques, ensuring smooth adaptation to this tech-driven shift. The state government plans to expand the initiative to more districts, further reinforcing the technological backbone of agriculture in UP.

With the use of drones, monitoring crop health and spraying pesticides and nano urea at the right time has become more precise and faster. The advanced drone systems can cover up to 12 acres in just an hour, enabling effective and timely action across large tracts of farmland. This efficiency is expected to significantly reduce losses due to delayed or improper pesticide application.

Innovation in drone technology

This innovation in drone technology is set to give a new direction to the state’s agriculture sector. Alongside drone operation, farmers are being trained in modern agricultural methods. Currently operational in six districts, the project will soon expand further.

The Yogi government’s bold move towards smart agriculture is paving the way for a tech-driven farming revolution in Uttar Pradesh. Based on scientific practices, this initiative is poised to become a game-changer, offering a major boost to farmers’ livelihoods in the years ahead.