What is SMAM Farm Machinery Subsidy?
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) is a central government scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare that provides 40% to 80% subsidy on agricultural machinery and equipment to farmers — including tractors, power tillers, rotavators, seed drills, threshers, harvesters, sprayers, drones, and more. SC/ST, women, and small/marginal farmers get higher subsidy (50-80%). General farmers get 40-50% subsidy. Maximum subsidy amount varies by machine type and state. The scheme also supports Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) — farmers can start a CHC (farm machinery rental service) with 40% subsidy up to ₹10 lakh per CHC. Farm Machinery Bank (FMB) scheme provides ₹10 lakh per group for SHG/FPO. State-level portals process applications. Application through agrimachinery.nic.in or state agriculture portal. Budget: ₹3,250 crore (2021-26). Target: 5 lakh CHC + 50,000 FMB.
SMAM Farm Machinery Subsidy — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | SMAM — Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization 2026 — 40-80% Subsidy on Tractors & Farm Machinery |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | 40-80% subsidy on farm machinery (tractors, harvesters, drones) + up to ₹10 lakh subsidy for Custom Hiring Centre |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 16 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://agrimachinery.nic.in |
सब-मिशन ऑन एग्रीकल्चरल मैकेनाइजेशन (SMAM) के तहत ट्रैक्टर, पावर टिलर, रोटावेटर, थ्रेशर, हार्वेस्टर, ड्रोन आदि पर 40-80% सब्सिडी मिलती है। SC/ST, महिलाएं और छोटे किसानों को 50-80% सब्सिडी। Custom Hiring Centre खोलने पर ₹10 लाख तक की 40% सब्सिडी।
40-80% सब्सिडी — SC/ST/महिला किसानों को 50-80% — Custom Hiring Centre पर ₹10 लाख तक
Benefits of SMAM Farm Machinery Subsidy
40-80% subsidy on farm machinery (tractors, harvesters, drones) + up to ₹10 lakh subsidy for Custom Hiring Centre
Who is Eligible for SMAM Farm Machinery Subsidy?
- ✓Any farmer with valid land records and Aadhaar
- ✓SC/ST, women farmers, and small/marginal farmers (landholding < 2 hectares) get higher subsidy
- ✓Custom Hiring Centre (CHC): any farmer, FPO, SHG, cooperative wanting to start machinery rental
- ✓Farm Machinery Bank: SHG/FPO groups eligible for ₹10 lakh per group
- ✓One application per beneficiary per machine type in a financial year
Documents Required for SMAM Farm Machinery Subsidy
How to Apply for SMAM Farm Machinery Subsidy Online?
- 1Apply through agrimachinery.nic.in or your state agriculture department portal for the machinery subsidy.
- 2Obtain a quotation from a registered machinery dealer for the tractor, harvester, drone, or other equipment you want.
- 3Upload Aadhaar, land records (Khasra/Khatauni), and bank passbook details along with the dealer quotation.
- 4Attach an SC/ST/women certificate if applicable, since these categories qualify for a higher 50-80% subsidy.
- 5To start a Custom Hiring Centre instead, apply for up to ₹10 lakh subsidy to set up a machinery rental service.
- 6FPOs/SHGs applying under the Farm Machinery Bank component can seek up to ₹10 lakh subsidy per group.
- 7The state agriculture department verifies the application and machine purchase before releasing the subsidy amount.
Official Government Portal
Submit your application yourself on agrimachinery.nic.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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