Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization
The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization was launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
About the Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization Scheme
Agricultural machines take an important role to increase productivity with timely and precise fieldwork. To promote the usage of farm mechanization and increase the ratio of farm power to cultivable unit area up to 2.5 kW/ha, the scheme will be implemented in all the Indian states
The SMAM scheme has both centrally sponsored and central sector scheme components. In the centrally sponsored scheme components, the Government of India funds 60% of the cost and the states’ share is 40% in all states except north-eastern and Himalayan states where the ratio is 90:10 wherein GOI funds 90%. In UTs, the central share is 100%.
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Mission Strategy
To achieve the above objectives, the Mission will adopt the following strategies:
- Conduct performance testing for various farm machineries and equipment at the four Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institutes (FMTTIs), designated State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) and ICAR institutions.
- Promote farm mechanization among stakeholders by way of on-field and off-field training and demonstrations.
- Provide financial assistance to farmers for procurement of farm machinery and implements.
- Establish custom hiring centres of the location and crop-specific farm machinery and implements.
- Provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers for hiring machinery and implements in low-mechanized regions.
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Mission Components
- Promotion and Strengthening of Agricultural Mechanization through Training, Testing and Demonstration.
- Demonstration, Training and Distribution of Post-Harvest Technology and Management (PHTM).
- Financial Assistance for Procurement of Agriculture Machinery and Equipment.
- Establish Farm Machinery Banks for Custom Hiring.
- Establish Hi-Tech, High Productive Equipment Hub for Custom Hiring.
- Promotion of Farm Mechanization in Selected Villages.
- Financial Assistance for Promotion of Mechanized Operations/hectare Carried out Through Custom Hiring Centres.
- Promotion of Farm Machinery and Equipment in the North-Eastern Region.
Eligibility Criteria
- All landholding farmers' families, Self Help Groups (SHGs), User Groups, Cooperative Societies, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Entrepreneurs
- The farmer must be a native of India.
- Women farmers can also take advantage of this scheme. They will be given priority in this scheme.
- The benefit of this scheme will be given by the central government to those farmers who are financially weak.
- The benefit of this scheme will be given to those farmers who have not taken the benefit of subsidy from any other central scheme earlier.
How to Apply for Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization
Application mode: Online
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization scheme?
Agricultural machines take an important role to increase productivity with timely and precise fieldwork. To promote the usage of farm mechanization and increase the ratio of farm power to cultivable unit area up to 2.5 kW/ha, the scheme will be implemented in all the Indian stat…
Who is eligible for Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization?
All landholding farmers&39; families, Self Help Groups (SHGs), User Groups, Cooperative Societies, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Entrepreneurs The farmer must be a native of India. Women farmers can also take advantage of this scheme. They will be given priority in this scheme. The benef…
What benefits does Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization provide?
Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.
How can I apply for Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization?
You can apply for Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization via Online. Follow the step-by-step process in the "How to Apply" section above.
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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