State Agriculture Mechanization Scheme

In this article, we will discuss in detail the State Agriculture Mechanization Scheme. Learn about the objectives, benefits, and assistance to farmers under the scheme.

India is an agricultural country, and agriculture is an important pillar of our economy. The government has launched several schemes to increase agricultural productivity and improve the income of farmers. One of the important schemes is the State Agricultural Mechanization Scheme. This scheme has been launched to promote the use of modern technology and machinery in the agricultural sector.

Summary

To promote the State Agriculture Mechanization Scheme and increase the use of energy in the field to 2 kW / hectare.

Objective of State Agriculture Mechanization Scheme

• To provide the benefits of State Agriculture Mechanization Scheme to small and marginal farmers in areas where there is a shortage of energy in the field.
• To create awareness among the participants through hands-on and manpower development.
• Policy: To provide financial assistance for the purchase of agricultural machinery/equipment and to encourage agricultural mechanization to the participants through training and internship.

Grant

The scheme will provide financial support for the purchase of the following agricultural machinery/implements:

1) Tractor

2) Power tiller

3) Tractor/ Power Tiller Movable implements

4) Bullock moving machinery/implements

5) Human powered machinery/equipment

6) Process set

7) Western technology of harvesting

8) Horticulture Machinery/Implements

9) Special machine tools

10) Self-propelled machines

percentage of grant for State Agriculture Mechanization Scheme

• Small and marginal farmers, SC/ST and women farmers get 50 percent subsidy and other farmers get 40 percent subsidy.
• But in case of Rice Mill, Dal Mill, Packing Machine, Grinder/Pulverizer/Polisher, there is 60 percent subsidy for Low/Very Low/Women/Aj/Aja and 50 percent for other beneficiaries.
• GST amount is not assumed for subsidy.
• Similarly, Grants are available up to 40 percent, of Rs 24 lakhs.

Facility Center on Rent Basis:

• 1) Establishment of Agricultural Implements Bank
• 2) Establishment of high technology, production service facility center

Benefits of State Agriculture Mechanization Scheme

• Increase in productivity: With the use of modern machinery, farmers can cultivate more area and get more output.
• Improvement in quality: Improvement in product quality is now due to modern machinery.
• Saving of Time: The use of machines helps to complete the agricultural work faster, thereby saving the time of the farmers.
• Reduction in cost: In the long run, the use of modern machinery can reduce the cost of agriculture.
• Increase in income: Farmers’ income increases due to more production and better quality.

Assistance under the scheme

• Subsidy: The government provides subsidy to farmers to purchase modern agricultural machinery.
• Credit facilities: Credit facilities are provided to farmers to purchase agricultural machinery at low interest rates.
• Training: Farmers are provided training to use modern machinery.
• Extension Services: Agricultural extension officers provide information to farmers on the use of agricultural machinery.

Agricultural machinery available under the scheme

• tractor
• harvester
• Seedling machine
• sowing machine
• Weeding machine
• Spraying machine
• pumpset

Eligibility

•  It is mandatory to have Aadhaar card of the farmer
•  A farmer should have 7/12 extract and 8 A
•  Farmer Ans. Caste certificate is required if belonging to caste, sub-tribe
•  Subsidy will be payable for only one implement i.e. tractor or machine/implement
•  If a family member owns a tractor, he/she will be eligible for the benefit for tractor-driven implements but proof of ownership of the tractor must be attached.
•  If the benefit is availed for a component / tool, application cannot be made for the same component / tool for the next 10 years but can be applied for another tool.
• E.g. A farmer who has been given benefit for tractor in 2018-19 will not be eligible for benefit for tractor for the next 10 years and will be eligible for benefit for other implements in 2019-20

Required documents

•  Aadhar Card
•  7/12 transcript
•  8 A certificate
•  Quotation of equipment to be purchased and inspection report issued by Central Government recognized inspection body
•  Caste certificate (for respective caste and respective tribe)
•  Self declaration
•  Prior Consent Letter

Where to apply –

• Click here to apply online
• Application must be filled online through the website https://mahadbtmahait.gov.in.
• Farmers can fill this application on their mobile/laptop as well as at CSC Centre/ Sangram Kendra in Gram Panchayat. On this website the option “Shetkari Yojana” is to be selected. Farmers have the option to register as “Individual Beneficiaries” as well as “Farmer Groups/FPOs/Cooperatives”. First you have to create your username and password to open your account. And then login and apply for the required components. A total online fee of Rs.20 and GST Rs.3.60 is to be paid for the application for Rs.23.60.
• If the farmers face any problem while applying or have any suggestions, they can register their suggestions by clicking on the “Complaint/Suggestion” button on the MahaDBT portal.

How is beneficiary selection done?

• The combined online draw for all schemes is done through the computerized system. Selected farmers will receive an SMS on their mobile. Beneficiaries who have not been selected and are in the waiting list, if they wish to avail the benefit for the same in the next year, they should select the option to accept the previous year’s application on the Mahadebit portal. They do not need to reapply.
• The application and documents of the farmer are scrutinized online and the pre-consent order is given online to the eligible farmers and an SMS regarding the same is sent to the mobile phone of the farmer. The pre-approval order will be available to farmers in their login on MahaDBI portal. They can enter their user ID and password to view pre-approved orders.
• Similarly, the beneficiary farmers will receive SMS at various stages of application.

Implementation of the plan

The  Stste Agricultural Mechanization Scheme is implemented through the State Governments. State governments conduct various programs to ensure access to the benefits of the scheme to farmers.

conclusion

The State Agricultural Mechanization Scheme is an important step for the development of India’s agricultural sector. Through this scheme, farmers get the opportunity to use modern technology and machinery, which increases productivity, improves income, and makes farming more efficient.

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