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HURL’s Apna Samvaad Celebrates Drone Didis’ Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited held a gathering called Apna Samvaad at its Gorakhpur Plant.
Women known as Drone Didis came from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, and others joined online.
They talked about how they use drones to help with farming.
They shared what has gone well and what has been difficult.
HURL’s managing director, Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, listened to their stories.
He encouraged them to help one another and share what they have learned.
He also said HURL would continue to support them.
Three Drone Didis received awards for their work.
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited held Apna Samvaad at its Gorakhpur Plant.
The programme brought together Lakhpati Drone Didis from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, both in person and virtually.
Women entrepreneurs discussed their experiences, achievements and challenges using drones for agricultural services.
HURL Managing Director Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty encouraged peer learning and mutual support, and assured participants of HURL’s continued support.
An award ceremony recognised the three highest-performing Drone Didis for their achievements and contributions.
- Who
- Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited, its Managing Director Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, and Lakhpati Drone Didis from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
- What
- HURL organised Apna Samvaad, an interaction about the women’s experiences using drones in agriculture, and recognised three top performers.
- Where
- HURL’s Gorakhpur Plant, with some participants joining virtually from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
- When
- The article does not specify a date.
- Why
- To give the women a platform to share their experiences and achievements, discuss opportunities and challenges, and encourage peer support in technology-enabled agricultural entrepreneurship.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL)
- Initiative
- Apna Samvaad
- Venue
- HURL’s Gorakhpur Plant
- Participants
- Lakhpati Drone Didis from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar; some joined virtually
- Programme focus
- Experiences, achievements and challenges in using drone technology for agricultural applications
- Awards
- Three highest-performing Drone Didis were recognised
- HURL representative
- Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, Managing Director
Sources
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