SMAM Scheme: The use of tractors and other machines in farming definitely makes the work easier, but their price is so high that it is not easy for every farmer to buy them. Under a government scheme, financial assistance is provided to such farmers for purchasing agricultural machinery. To avail the benefit of this help, farmers have to apply as per the prescribed procedure.
What is this plan of the government?
Name of this scheme which provides assistance on agricultural machinery Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) Is. Its objective is to provide modern agricultural equipment to the farmers and promote the use of machines in farming.
Under this scheme, individual farmers can avail subsidy to purchase agricultural machinery. Other than this Custom Hiring Center (CHC) And Farm Machinery Bank There is also provision for assistance in setting up.
On which agricultural equipment can assistance be provided?
Many machines used in different agricultural works have been included under the scheme. These mainly include equipment like tractor, power tiller, rotavator, cultivator, harrow, seed drill, reaper, thresher, power weeder, sprayer and harvester.
Apart from this, assistance can also be provided under the scheme on some machinery used in horticulture and after harvesting.
How much subsidy is available? (SMAM Scheme)
The subsidy rate may vary depending on the category of the farmer and the rules of the scheme. According to available information, small and marginal farmers, SC/ST farmers and women farmers have been affected in many cases. up to 50 percent assistance Can get. This assistance for other farmers up to 40 percent Might be possible.
However, this does not mean that every tractor or machine will definitely get the same subsidy. The actual amount depends on the machine, state, category of farmer and government guidelines in force at that time.
What is the method to apply?
Government’s assistance to farmers for subsidy on agricultural machinery Direct Benefit Transfer in Agriculture Mechanization (DBT Agriculture Mechanization) Application has to be made through the portal.
First of all the farmer should be on the portal Farmer Registration Has to be done. In this, the process of identification and e-KYC is completed through Aadhaar. After registration, you have to login and enter bank account, land and other necessary information.
After this, application can be made for the relevant equipment from the available machines. Keep in mind that the application does not have to be available for all machines at all times. It depends on the target set by the state and availability.
What happens after application?
After the application is submitted, the farmer can get information like application number and PIN through SMS. After this, the dealer has to be selected from the authorized dealers available on the portal within the stipulated time.
After purchasing the machine, information like bill of lading, make, model, engine number, chassis number and serial number are entered on the portal. After this the concerned government officials verify the machine and documents.
After the completion of the process of verification and approval of the application, the subsidy amount is sent to the bank account of the eligible farmer through DBT.
What documents are required for application?
During the application, usually Aadhar card, passport size photo, land related documents, copy of bank passbook and other documents related to identity can be asked. The required documents may also vary as per the state and the respective application process.