Indian women pilot farm drones, earning a living and some independence

FARIDABAD, India, March 6 (Reuters) – A group of women in rural India has found an unexpected path to earn an income and some independence: operating drones for agricultural uses such as crop spraying. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government launched the so-called “Drone Didi” or “Drone Sisters” initiative in 2023 and so far 500 drones have been distributed\