Is government subsidy available for precision farming tools like drones and drip?

Several precision farming components do attract government support, though it varies by state and scheme. Micro-irrigation, drip and sprinkler, is the most consistently subsidised, often with a substantial percentage of cost covered under the per-drop-more-crop and micro-irrigation programmes, with higher rates for small and marginal farmers in many states. Agricultural drones have been promoted with support for purchase by custom hiring centres, FPOs and agri-graduates, and subsidised drone spraying services, though direct subsidy to an individual small farmer to buy a drone is more limited. Farm mechanisation schemes may cover some equipment. The exact percentages, ceilings and eligibility change by state and year, and the rules for drones in particular keep evolving. Do not assume a figure from another state applies to you. Check the current terms with your district agriculture or horticulture office and the state agriculture portal, and get eligibility confirmed in writing before purchasing. For most small farmers the drip and micro-irrigation subsidy is the easiest and most valuable one to use.