Kripa PAWAN turns precision farming into a guaranteed rural income engine — with subsidy pathways, financing and training built in from day one.
A 17-litre spray tank, dual-battery operation and India's first DGCA type certificate in this category (TC No. T0923000000V) — engineered to cover up to 48 Bigha a day in real field conditions.
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"Kripa PAWAN paid for itself in under a year. My son now runs it as a full-time business."
"The DGCA certification training gave me a real skill — I now train two more pilots myself."
India's first 17-litre DGCA certified agricultural drone. Engineered for real field conditions, not just spec sheets.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Payload / Tank Capacity | 17 Litres |
| Battery Configuration | 2 Sets (Standard) |
| Charging Time / Set | 40 Minutes |
| Max Battery Cycles / Day | 4 |
| Average Coverage | 48 Bigha / Day |
| Certification | DGCA Type Certificate |
Drone + 2 battery sets
Drone + spares + training bundle
A hypothetical representation based on standard operating parameters — model your own numbers with the calculator below.
* Hypothetical representation for illustration. Actual income depends on local demand, weather and land conditions.
| Spray (Bigha) | Working Days/Mo | Rate (₹/Bigha) | Income (₹) | Expense (₹) | Profit (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 16 | 150 | 96,000 | 45,000 | 51,000 |
| 50 | 16 | 150 | 1,20,000 | 45,000 | 75,000 |
Government subsidy schemes and AIF-backed loans make ownership possible for every farmer segment.
| Scheme | Subsidy | Max Amount | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSSM | 35% | ₹3,00,000 | Any Individual |
| FMB – A | Up to 80% | ₹5,60,000 | Individual |
| FMB – B | Up to 80% | ₹24,00,000 | SKUS / Group |
| CHC | 40% | ₹2,80,000 | Anyone |
Kripa's CSR framework converts precision-agriculture technology into rural income, employment and sustainability outcomes — measured and reported quarterly.
Guaranteed ROI models for rural operators
Pilot & helper jobs at village level
Lower chemical drift & water usage
DGCA-linked drone pilot training
| Activity | Beneficiary | Delivery Mode | Impact Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone Pilot Training & DGCA Certification | Rural youth (18–35 yrs) | On-ground academy batches | No. of pilots certified |
| Subsidised Deployment for Smallholders | Farmers < 2 acre land | Custom hiring / CHC model | Acres sprayed / season |
| Women-led Agri-Drone Collectives | SHGs / Women farmer groups | FMB-B group subsidy route | No. of SHGs enabled |
| Village Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) | Village panchayats | 40% CHC subsidy route | CHCs established |
Quarterly impact reports are shared with sponsoring partners, mapping every drone unit to acreage sprayed, farmer income generated and jobs sustained — ensuring CSR spend translates into auditable, on-ground outcomes.
DGCA-linked training tracks that turn rural youth into skilled agri-drone entrepreneurs.
Full DGCA remote pilot certification with hands-on Kripa PAWAN flight training.
Ground operations, battery management, and field maintenance training.
Kripa (कृपा) means grace, benevolence and a gift given selflessly — reflecting our belief that precision-agriculture technology should be a shared act of progress, not just a transaction.
To make precision drone-based farming accessible to every smallholder and marginal farmer in India, closing the technology gap within a decade.
To build a self-sustaining ecosystem of drone-pilot entrepreneurs, subsidised ownership pathways and farmer-first service delivery.
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An MBA-HR, PG in Corporate Governance, MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy and a Doctorate in Management, Dr. Pandey has led HR functions at organisations including EMC Ltd, Bhushan Power & Steel, Electrosteel, Adhunik and Simplex Infrastructure. He is the founder of HRD India and has been recognised among India's Influential Leaders by India Today & The Economic Times
Photo & bio sourced from hrdindia.in
9+ years into his entrepreneurship journey, Mayank has co-founded startups across drone technology, agriculture, food and sustainable architecture. He holds a B.Tech from IIEST Shibpur and brings a multi-industry founder's perspective to scaling Kripa's rural drone enterprise.
Photo & bio sourced from hrdindia.in
Shri. BP Pandey has 44 years of extensive experience in HR, IR, and Industrial Relations. He is known for his acuity, ingenuity, and strategic vision, which have led to numerous successful HR initiatives. A Master's graduate from the University of Calcutta, his career includes pivotal leadership roles at Adhunik Metaliks Ltd., Electrosteel Castings Ltd., and Kesoram Industries. He is an expert in employee engagement, leadership development, and change management and has been a member of professional bodies like ISTD and NHRDN.
Mrs. Pandey is a BA graduate with extensive experience in CSR, business development, and PR activities across various industries. She is the Chairman of HRD India and has been associated with companies like HSBC Bank and ICICI Bank. Her passion and dedication drive her to achieve high levels of success. Priyanka is particularly focused on social issues concerning the environment, women, children, and animals. She is known for her excellent organizational and communication skills, goal-oriented approach, and high integrity.
Rear Admiral AK Verma, VSM (Retd.), a Mechanical Engineering graduate from NIT, Jamshedpur, joined the Indian Navy in 1978. He specialized in both Marine and Aeronautical Engineering. After a 34-year career in the Navy, he was appointed Chairman & Managing Director of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in 2011. Under his leadership, GRSE underwent a complete transformation in its infrastructure, vendor base, and work culture, handling a record 33 ships across seven different projects
Over 60 Kripa PAWAN customers have successfully received their government subsidy to date, spanning individual farmers and group applicants across multiple states.
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