Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for Rural Entrepreneurs to set up Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) of Farm Machinery
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Rural services,Mechanization- solar power, farming systems,Entrepreneurship development
Target Beneficiaries
Individual,Self Help Groups (SHGS)
Brief Description
“Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for Rural Entrepreneurs to set up Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) of Farm Machinery” by the Agriculture Dep, Government of West Bengal aims to provide opportunity to rural entrepreneurs for setting up of Custom Hiring Centres.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
- Individual farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu (New) Scheme. Or, Groups like SKUS/PACS/FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG duly graded /LAMPS etc. approved/recognized by any Govt. Institutions/Departments are eligible to set up CHC. - The project cost/Total Financial Outlay (TFO) should be between minimum ₹20,00,000/-to maximum as per <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="SMAM Guideline" nis:value=https://agrimachinery.nic.in/Files/Guidelines/smam.pdf nis:enabled=true/> and SPMT recommendation.- The applicant should have sufficient land under his possession (own land/leased/hired) for setting up the CHC. - The land in question must belong to “commercial or bastu or viti” category. - The age of the beneficiary should be minimum 18 years at the time of application.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
> Registration Process: Step 01: Visit the official FMS <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="portal" nis:value=https://wbfms.matirkatha.net/applicants/sign_up nis:enabled=true/>and click on “New Registration”. Step 02: Fill in all the mandatory details in “Applicant Registration” form. Step 03: Verify all the details and click on “Sign Up”. > Application Process: Step 01: Visit the official FMS <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="portal" nis:value=https://wbfms.matirkatha.net/applicants/sign_up nis:enabled=true/>and click on “Log in”. Step 02: Enter Voter Card no, Password and select Season then click on “Log In”. Step 03: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form. Step 04: After successful submission of online application, hard copies of print out of the application with acknowledgement receipt, recent passport size photograph and other prescribed documents (self-attest, if required) will have to be submitted to the office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture of the concerned District within the stipulated period. Step 05: The applicant will get one time edit option in the specified field after submission of application through online mode but before submission of hard copy to the office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture of the concerned District. No edit option will be allowed once hard copy is submitted. Step 06: The serial number generated in the online application to be referred in all cases. <br> > Helpline Desk: 8336957298 (10.00 am to 6.00 pm) <br> Note: Online application of beneficiary farmers/entrepreneurs will have to be done in Matirkatha/ FMS portal after due advertisement in leading dailies, Departmental website. <br>
Required Documents
- - Proforma Application Form, properly filled in,
- - Proof of Citizenship (EPIC),
- - Krishak Bandhu ID No (Visit here to Check your Krishak Bandhu ID),
- - Copy of AADHAAR card,
- - PAN Card,
- - Self-authenticated photocopy of updated bank pass-book, (Savings Bank/ Current Account in the same branch where subsidy will be transferred and kept under “lock-in” in SRF Account).
- - Title Deed/ROR (Records of Right) /Lease Certificate/Rent Receipt of land,
- - Detailed project report,
- - Quotations,
- - Vetted plan & estimate for shade of CHC etc.,
- - Resolution of the organization regarding authorization of signatory in the application.
FAQs
What is the objective of the scheme?
“One Time Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers for Purchase of Small Farm Implements (OTA-SFI)” by the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal aims to aid the farmers in procuring manually operated small farm implements necessary for agricultural operations.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Department Of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal has launched this scheme.
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Individual farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu (Natun) Scheme. Or, Groups like SKUS/PACS/FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG duly graded /LAMPS etc approved/recognized by any Govt. Institution/Departments.
How to avail the benefits of the scheme?
Bonafide farmers can apply online in Matirkatha/ FMS portal after due advertisement in leading dailies, Departmental website: https://wbfms.matirkatha.net/applicants/sign_up . After successful submission of online application, hard copies of print out of the application with acknowledgement receipt, recent passport size photograph and other prescribed documents (self-attest, if required) will have to be submitted to the office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture of the concerned District within the stipulated period.
What is the mode of selection of beneficiaries?
Computerized lottery/random selection (GP wise) of valid applications will be done for preparation of priority list by the DLSC with the help of the IT Personnel engaged for software maintenance to give equal opportunity to all the applicants within the GP.
Is there any fee or charges to apply for this scheme?
No, there are no charges to apply for this scheme.
Is there any age restriction?
The age of the beneficiary should be minimum 18 years at the time of application.
Is there any priority for female applicants?
No.
Is there any income criteria for the farmers to be eligible for this scheme?
No, there is no specific income criteria for the farmers to be eligible for this scheme.
Whether an employee/retired employee of State Government/Statutory Bodies/Government Undertakings are eligible to apply?
No, an employee/retired employee of State Government/Statutory Bodies/Government Undertakings are not eligible to apply.
How will the subsidy be released to the beneficiary?
Disbursement should be done through NEFT/ RTGS/ Cheques by the Bank directly to the dealer/ supplier/manufacturers as per quotation/ estimate chosen by the entrepreneur for CHC & which is received by the Bank from the DDA(Admn.)'s office as per approval of DLSC.
What is the pattern of assistance?
The maximum subsidy will be limited to 40% of the Total Financial Outlay(TFO) which will be provided to the beneficiary.