The Tamil Nadu government has launched the 'Vetri Vaanmagal' scheme to train women farmers in agricultural drone operations. The initiative includes professional training, pilot licences and subsidised drones for selected women, aiming to boost technology-driven farming and rural employment opportunities
Tension flared at the Gajwel market yard in Siddipet as two women farmers clashed with footwear while waiting in a long queue for scarce urea supplies. Farmers criticised the Congress government, alleging daily struggles for fertiliser due to the shortage.
Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at the Delhi border points for over 100 days, demanding the repeal of farm laws.