Which of the following statements regarding the Namo Drone Didi scheme is/are correct?

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme for providing drones to Women Self Help Groups for the period from 2024-25 to 2025-26 with an outlay of ₹1,261 crore.

2. The scheme aims to provide drones to 15,000 selected Women Self Help Groups for providing rental services to farmers for agriculture purposes.

3. Under the scheme, Women Self Help Groups receive substantial financial assistance, covering 80% of the drone and accessory costs, up to ₹8 lakh.

The correct option is 1, 2 and 3.

Here is the detailed, step-by-step explanation of why all three statements regarding the Namo Drone Didi scheme are correct:

Statement 1 is correct:
The Namo Drone Didi scheme is a Central Sector Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet. It is specifically designed to provide agricultural drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs). The scheme spans a operational period from 2024-25 to 2025-26, and the Government of India has allocated a total financial outlay of ₹1,261 crore for this initiative.

Statement 2 is correct:
The primary objective of the scheme is to empower women in rural areas and introduce technology into agricultural practices. It aims to provide drones to 15,000 selected Women SHGs. These groups will use the drones to provide rental services to farmers for agricultural purposes, such as spraying fertilizers and pesticides, thereby creating a sustainable livelihood for the women involved.

Statement 3 is correct:
Under this scheme, the government provides significant financial support. A central financial assistance covering 80% of the cost of the drone and its accessories (up to a maximum cap of ₹8 lakh) is provided to the SHGs. The remaining cost can be covered through loans, for which an interest subvention of 3% is also provided under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF).

Since all three statements (1, 2, and 3) are factually accurate, the correct option is "1, 2 and 3".