Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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What is RPTO INDIA?
RPTO INDIA is a Government-supported initiative that provides FREE DGCA-approved drone pilot training to eligible candidates. Through its partnership with Salam Kisan, beneficiaries can establish their own agricultural drone service business and receive continuous business opportunities from farmers.
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What is the objective of the programme?
  • Create employment opportunities
  • Develop skilled drone entrepreneurs
  • Improve agricultural productivity
  • Enable economically weaker sections to become self-employed
  • Build a sustainable drone services ecosystem
3
Who can apply?
Eligible candidates belonging
to notified RPTO INDIA scheme.
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  • Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass
  • Eligible under RPTO INDIA guidelines
  • Willing to undergo DGCA-certified drone training
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What benefits will I receive?
  • Free DGCA Drone Pilot Training
  • Hands-on practical training
  • AI & Precision Agriculture exposure
  • Business setup guidance
  • Financing assistance (subject to eligibility)
  • Access to Salam Kisan Sarathi Platform
  • Regular work opportunities
  • Ongoing operational support
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How long does the process take?
1 DayRegistration
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~10 DaysDrone Training
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~1 WeekFinance & Documentation
After loan processingDrone Delivery
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< 1 DayPlatform Onboarding
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ImmediatelyBusiness Starts
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Is the training practical?
Yes. The programme includes:
  • Practical drone flying
  • Mapping & field operations
  • Agricultural spraying
  • Business management
  • Crop-specific SOPs
  • Customer handling
  • AI-enabled agriculture
  • Financial literacy
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What will I do after training?
You become an independent Drone Service Entrepreneur.
  • Receiving orders through Salam Kisan Sarathi
  • Visiting farms
  • Precision crop spraying
  • Farm mapping
  • Crop health assessment
  • Farmer support services
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How much can I earn?
A trained operator can typically cover 15–20 acres per day during the spraying season. Actual income depends on demand, seasonality, location, pricing.
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Does the support stop after receiving the drone?
No. RPTO INDIA and Salam Kisan continue supporting beneficiaries through:
  • Business generation
  • Operational assistance
  • Technical guidance
  • Customer acquisition
  • Platform support
  • Business expansion
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Why choose this programme?
Unlike conventional training programmes, RPTO INDIA provides a complete path:
FREETRAINING
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FINANCIALASSISTANCE*
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DRONEPURCHASE
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BUSINESSONBOARDING
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REGULAR FARMORDERS
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CONTINUOUSSUPPORT
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LONG-TERMLIVELIHOOD
*Subject to eligibility and applicable approvals.

WHO CAN APPLY?

•All Caste under RPTO INDIA

•RPTO INDIA Eligible Beneficiary

•RPTO INDIA Trainee

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