Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Andhra Pradesh scales up drone use for reforestation
Andhra Pradesh is using drones to plant seeds in hard-to-reach forest areas.
The government wants to cover 30,000 hectares of damaged forests with trees.
They have already planted over 6.3 million seed balls using drones and by hand.
The goal is to have 50% of the state covered in green areas.
The drones help reach places that people can't easily go.
Officials are also making sure the young plants are protected and grow well.
Andhra Pradesh is using drones to plant seed balls in degraded forests.
The goal is to restore 30,000 hectares of forest land.
Over 30 million seed balls have been prepared, with more than 6.3 million already dispersed.
Drones are used to reach remote and inaccessible areas.
The state aims to achieve 50% green cover.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Forest Minister Pawan Kalyan
- What
- Scaling up the use of drones for seed ball dispersal to restore degraded forests
- When
- July 25, 2026
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To achieve 50% green cover in the state and restore degraded forests
Pro-Drone Reforestation
Traditional Reforestation Methods
Effectiveness in Remote Areas
Pro-Drone Reforestation
Drones can effectively reach deep valleys and remote forest areas that are inaccessible to manual labor.
Traditional Reforestation Methods
Manual methods allow for more precise planting and better control over the planting process.
Cost and Efficiency
Pro-Drone Reforestation
Drones are more efficient and cost-effective for large-scale reforestation projects.
Traditional Reforestation Methods
Manual methods can be more cost-effective for smaller areas and require less initial investment in technology.
- Target Area
- 30,000 hectares
- Seed Balls Prepared
- Over 30 million
- Seed Balls Dispersed
- More than 6.3 million
- Area Covered
- 6,500 hectares
- Highest Distribution
- Rajamahendravaram Circle