Question 1

How much subsidy is available on a kisan drone in 2026?

Accepted Answer

FPOs, CHCs, women SHGs and SC/ST applicants get up to 75% of the drone cost capped at ₹7.5 lakh under the Kisan Drone Scheme. Small and marginal farmers get 50%, general-category farmers 40%. Women SHGs under Namo Drone Didi get 80% capped at ₹8 lakh, and a CHC setting up a drone service can get 80% up to ₹10 lakh under SMAM.

Question 2

Who is eligible for the Kisan Drone subsidy?

Accepted Answer

Farmer Producer Organisations, Custom Hiring Centres, Primary Agricultural Credit Societies, women self-help groups, and individual farmers. The percentage depends on category — FPO/CHC/women/SC-ST at 75%, small and marginal farmers at 50%, general at 40%.

Question 3

Where do I apply for the Kisan Drone subsidy?

Accepted Answer

Central Kisan Drone and SMAM applications go through agrimachinery.nic.in. Namo Drone Didi applications go through the DAY-NRLM portal at nrlm.gov.in. Bihar applicants also register on dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in before applying under the Krishi Yantra Yojana.

Question 4

What documents are needed?

Accepted Answer

Typically FPO/CHC registration certificate, PAN, Aadhaar, bank account details, land records, and a quotation from a DGCA-empanelled drone manufacturer. SC/ST applicants add a caste certificate; Bihar applicants add their DBT farmer registration number.

Question 5

Is the Kisan Drone scheme still active in FY 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both the Kisan Drone component and SMAM are confirmed active for FY 2026-27, with a ₹677 crore allocation in the Union Budget 2026-27. Namo Drone Didi runs to 2026-27 with a ₹1,261 crore outlay targeting 15,000 SHGs.