- Farmers can now receive substantial discounts on 12 tractor-driven agricultural equipment.
- Apply online for subsidies until March 26, 2025.
- Submit necessary documents promptly to ensure eligibility for the subsidy scheme.
Subsidy on Agricultural Equipment for Farmers
In a significant initiative, the Madhya Pradesh government has launched a subsidy scheme for agricultural equipment aimed at helping farmers purchase tractor-driven machinery. This effort is designed to enhance agricultural efficiency by enabling farmers to adopt modern technologies, ultimately increasing their income. As part of this scheme, farmers can apply online to receive subsidies for purchasing various agricultural equipment from February 27 to March 26, 2025.
What Benefits Will Farmers Receive?
The scheme offers farmers a subsidy ranging from 40% to 50% based on their category, which includes criteria like gender, caste, and landholding size. Interested farmers can use the e-Agriculture Equipment Subsidy Portal to calculate how much financial assistance they can receive for specific machines.
Eligible Equipment for Subsidy
Various types of tractor-driven and power-driven agricultural equipment will qualify for subsidies. Farmers can apply from February 27, 2025, to March 26, 2025, with selection through a lottery on March 27, 2025. Below are examples of eligible equipment along with the respective subsidy amounts:
| Equipment Name | Subsidy Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe / Backhoe Loader (35 HP Tractor Driven) | 8000 |
| Sub-Silier | 7500 |
| Stone Picker | 7800 |
| Raised Bed Planter With Inclined Plate Planter And Shaper | 6000 |
| Power Sprayer / Boom Sprayer | 5000 |
| Laser Leveler | 6500 |
| Fertilizer Broadcaster | 5500 |
| Pulverizer (Up to 3 HP) | 7000 |
Eligibility Criteria and Conditions
- Farmers must possess a tractor in their name.
- No prior subsidy claims should have been made in the last five years.
- Subsidy will be provided only for machinery purchased within designated timeframes.
- Required documents must be uploaded within 7 days of applying.
- Applications can be submitted only if not down-graded within six months of rejection.
- Purchases must only be from selected dealers approved by the scheme.
- Payment must be made via bank draft, check, or online banking; cash payments are not allowed.
- Ineligible farmers will not receive any subsidies.
Required Documentation
Once registered, farmers should upload the following documents online:
- Copy of Aadhaar Card
- First page of Bank Passbook
- Caste Certificate (for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe farmers)
- B-1 Copy
- Electrical Connection Certificate (for irrigation equipment)
Application Process for Agricultural Equipment Purchase
- Apply: Farmers can apply online from February 27 to March 26, 2025.
- Lottery Process: Selection will take place through a lottery on March 27, 2025.
- Select Dealer: Equipment must be purchased from selected dealers only.
- Purchase Equipment: Purchases must occur within 20 days of receiving the approval order.
- Physical Verification: Equipment supply and document verification by the department will occur within 7 days of submission by the dealer.
- Receive Subsidy: Successful verification leads to subsidy payment for farmers.