Farm Machinery & MechanizationCentrally Sponsored (Shared)Mode: Online DBT Portal
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM): Farm Machinery Subsidy
कृषि यंत्रीकरण उप-मिशन (एसएमएएम ट्रैक्टर व कृषि यंत्र सब्सिडी)
Nodal Authority: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW)
SMAM promotes farm mechanization across Indian villages by making high-grade implements affordable for small and marginal landholders and encouraging rural youth to establish Custom Hiring Centers.
Max Subsidy Cap
Up to ₹1,25,000 for tractors; up to ₹10 Lakhs for CHC banks
Small/Marginal Share
50% Subsidy (Capped per equipment benchmark)
Funding Pattern
60% Central : 40% State
Toll-Free Helpline
1800-180-1551
Subsidy Slabs by Farmer Category
| Farmer Social Category | Government Subsidy Share |
|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers (< 2 Hectares) | 50% Subsidy (Capped per equipment benchmark) |
| Women Farmers | 50% Subsidy (Priority allotment in online lottery) |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 50% Subsidy with dedicated budgetary reservation |
| General / Large Farmers (> 2 Hectares) | 40% Subsidy |
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- Farmer must not have availed subsidy for the same implement category in the past 5 to 7 years.
- Landholding proof (7/12, RoR, Khatauni) registered on state DBT database.
- One agricultural implement per farmer family per financial year.
- Active tractor RC required for tractor-driven implements (Rotavator, Super Seeder, MB Plough).
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1Apply online on your state DBT portal during the notified application window.
- 2Select desired implement (e.g., Multi-speed Rotavator 6ft, Super Seeder, Reversible MB Plough).
- 3Upload dealer quotation, 7/12 land records, and Aadhaar card.
- 4A computerized transparent lottery generates pre-sanction letters (पूर्वसंमती).
- 5Purchase machine from authorized dealer with GST bill within 30 days and submit serial number for physical inspection.
Required Documents Checklist
Aadhaar Card linked to bank account
7/12 Land Extract / 8A Holding Certificate
Tractor Registration Certificate (RC) for PTO-driven implements
Cancelled bank cheque / passbook copy
Quotation / Proforma Invoice from authorized farm equipment dealer
Direct Application Link
FarMech SMAM Central Portal & State DBT (MahaDBT, UP Krishi Yantrikaran)
Submit your application directly through the authorized government portal:
Open Official PortalFarmer Helpline: 1800-180-1551
Top Farmer Benefits
- Cuts manual labor costs by up to 60% through timely mechanized sowing and harvesting.
- Direct DBT credit into farmer’s bank account following physical field verification.
- Covers top brands: Shaktiman, Fieldking, Mahindra, Maschio Gaspardo, Lemken.
Other Farm Machinery & Mechanization Schemes
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Enter your landholding acreage to match all eligible state and central agricultural subsidies.
Open Subsidy MatcherFAQ
Frequently asked questions
40% to 50% subsidy on individual purchase of Tractors, Rotavators, Super Seeders, MB Ploughs, and up to 80% for Custom Hiring Centers (CHCs). Specifically, small & marginal farmers receive 50% Subsidy (Capped per equipment benchmark), while women and SC/ST farmers receive 50% Subsidy (Priority allotment in online lottery). The maximum assistance is capped at Up to ₹1,25,000 for tractors; up to ₹10 Lakhs for CHC banks.
Applicants must submit: Aadhaar Card linked to bank account, 7/12 Land Extract / 8A Holding Certificate, Tractor Registration Certificate (RC) for PTO-driven implements, Cancelled bank cheque / passbook copy, Quotation / Proforma Invoice from authorized farm equipment dealer. All documents must be clearly scanned and linked to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
You can apply directly through FarMech SMAM Central Portal & State DBT (MahaDBT, UP Krishi Yantrikaran) (https://agrimachinery.nic.in) or visit your local Common Service Center (CSC / VLE). Follow the step-by-step procedure: (1) Register with Aadhaar, (2) Upload land records and quotations, (3) Receive pre-sanction, and (4) Complete geotagged verification.
Key qualifying conditions include: Farmer must not have availed subsidy for the same implement category in the past 5 to 7 years.; Landholding proof (7/12, RoR, Khatauni) registered on state DBT database.; One agricultural implement per farmer family per financial year.; Active tractor RC required for tractor-driven implements (Rotavator, Super Seeder, MB Plough)..