Kakinada (Andhra), Apr 20 (Reporter) District agricultural officer (AO) N Vijayakumar has said the Andhra government will supply Kisan drones to Rythu Groups through the agricultural department on 80 percent subsidy. In a statement here on Sunday, he said the state government gave 42 drones as target for Kakinada district, and already 42 Rythu groups were formed. "For each Rythu group one drone pilot was identified and due training was given. Already 25 Drone pilots have completed their training. Drones will be helpful in reducing the shortage of workers (coolies) and also in carrying out more spraying operations," he said. "Drone is helpful in not only speedy spraying of pesticides but also improving the efficiency of the pesticide. In addition it will provide employment to the youth," he added. Explaining the subsidy disbursement pattern, Vijayakumar said the Rythu Groups should first pay their 50 percent share for the bank to release the loan component. On payment of the cost, the Drone will be supplied to the Group and the Government subsidy of 80 percent would be credited to the Rythu Groups account directly, he clarified. Vijayakumar said that already the Drones functioning was demonstrated at a meeting of the district officials, including Lead district Manager, DCCB representatives, Drones company officials on Saturday...////...