Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization - Uttarakhand
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Mechanization- solar power, farming systems
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to encourage farm mechanization purchasing and providing 50% subsidy/financial assistance to SC/ST, small and marginal, and women farmers (of all categories), while 40% subsidy/financial assistance is provided to other (large) farmers.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities. 1. SC/ST farmers, small and marginal farmers, and women farmers (of all castes) are eligible for 50% financial assistance under the scheme, while 40% subsidy/financial assistance is provided to other (large) farmers. 1. The name of the applicant farmer must be recorded in the revenue records of the cultivable land owned or cultivated by them.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
- After receiving the target from the Government of India, the Agriculture Department/District Chief Agriculture Officer’s Office publishes an advertisement inviting applications for the purchase of agricultural machinery at a subsidized rate. - To avail of the benefits under this scheme, farmers must apply within the dates specified in the advertisement. Applications can be submitted online through the SMAM portal at <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="http://agrimachinery.nic.in" nis:value=https://agrimachinery.nic.in/ nis:enabled=true/>, either personally or with the help of the nearest Common Service Center (CSC). - While applying online, farmers are required to upload their Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked mobile number, bank account details, land ownership certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable). All submitted documents must pertain to the district where the agricultural land is located. Farmers who are unable to apply online may seek assistance from the Block-level Officer of the Agriculture Department. - Upon successful submission, the farmer will receive a registration number/certificate. The farmer must then purchase the machinery from an empaneled firm approved by the Agriculture Department (listed on the portal) and upload the purchase bills using the registration number provided. The uploaded bills are verified by Agriculture Department officials, after which the subsidy amount is directly transferred (DBT) to the farmer’s bank account. - The scheme operates on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Each district is allotted a specific target, and once the target is achieved, further applications are deferred to the next financial year.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Bank account details
- Land ownership certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
FAQs
Who can apply under this scheme?
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand, a farmer, and their name must be mentioned in the revenue records of the cultivable land.
What is the subsidy provided under the scheme?
SC/ST farmers, small and marginal farmers, and women farmers (of all castes) are eligible for 50% financial assistance, while large farmers are eligible for 40% financial assistance.
How can a farmer apply for the scheme?
Farmers can apply online through the SMAM portal ( http://agrimachinery.nic.in ) or through the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) within the dates specified in the advertisement issued by the Agriculture Department.
What if a farmer cannot apply online?
Farmers who cannot apply online can seek assistance from the Development Block-level Officer of the Agriculture Department.
How is the application processed?
Upon submitting the online application, the farmer receives a registration number/certificate. This number is used to upload the bills after purchasing machinery from an empaneled firm. The Agriculture Department verifies the bills and disburses the subsidy via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
What is the basis for allotting subsidy?
The scheme follows a first-come, first-served basis. Each district has a specific target, and applications are processed until the target is achieved. Remaining farmers can apply in the next year.
How is the subsidy amount transferred to the farmer?
After verification of bills by the Agriculture Department, the subsidy amount is transferred directly to the farmer’s bank account through DBT.