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Amid rising farming costs and a growing labor crisis, the government has come forward with a relief oriented initiative for farmers by providing subsidies on agricultural machinery. Under farm mechanization schemes run by the central and state governments, farmers are being given financial assistance ranging from 40 to 50 percent on the purchase of modern agricultural equipment. The objective is to move farmers from traditional farming practices to modern technology so that productivity increases and farming costs can be kept under control. The implementation of this scheme is primarily being carried out as per the guidelines of the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization.
How much subsidy is given and who is eligible
Under the agricultural machinery subsidy scheme, the subsidy amount is decided based on the category and social status of the farmer. Farmers belonging to the general category are provided a subsidy of up to 40 percent on agricultural machines. Meanwhile, for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, women farmers, and small and marginal farmers, this assistance is fixed at up to 50 percent. To be eligible, the farmer must be registered with the state agriculture department. Along with this, valid land documents and a bank account are mandatory so that the subsidy amount can be transferred directly to the account.
Agricultural machines covered under the subsidy
The government has prioritized agricultural equipment that helps save both time and labor in farming. Under the scheme, machines such as seed drills, rotavators, multi crop planters, zero till seeders, sprayers, reaper cum binders, and happy seeders used for crop residue management are included. The use of these machines ensures timely sowing and harvesting, which reduces the risk of crop loss. Keeping stubble management and environmental protection in mind, several states have also included special machines in the subsidy list.
How to apply, the entire process is online
To avail the agricultural machinery subsidy, farmers have to apply online. First, the farmer needs to register on the state agricultural machinery subsidy portal or on the central government portal https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/smam. After registration, the farmer fills in personal details, land information, and bank account details. Then, the desired agricultural machine is selected from the available list and the machine quotation is uploaded. After submission, the documents are verified by the agriculture department. Once verification is completed, the farmer purchases the machine and uploads the bill on the portal. After this, the subsidy amount is transferred directly to the farmer’s bank account through the DBT system.
Focus on reducing farming costs and increasing production
The subsidy on agricultural machinery is having a direct impact on both farming costs and production. Mechanization ensures that farming activities are completed on time, which brings stability to production. Reduced dependence on labor lowers wage expenses, enabling farmers to cultivate a larger area with limited resources. Along with this, the use of crop residue management machines helps reduce environmental problems and maintain soil quality. The government believes that this scheme plays an important role in increasing farmers’ income and strengthening a sustainable agricultural system.
Official links for reliable information
https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/smam
https://agrimachinery.nic.in
https://pmkisan.gov.in
