Krishi Yantra Dhare

What is Krishi Yantra Dhare?

Krishi Yantra Dhare is the Karnataka government's flagship farm mechanisation scheme implemented by the Department of Agriculture — providing on-demand access to modern farm machinery (tractors, power tillers, combine harvesters, rotavators, paddy transplanters, seed drills, sprayers) to small and marginal farmers at heavily subsidised rental rates. The scheme operates Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs) and Yantra Dhare Kendras at the village/cluster level — equipped with 20-25 modern machines each. Farmers can hire machinery for ₹200-₹2,000 per acre (vs ₹3,000-₹8,000 in private rental market). Special rebate for SC/ST and women farmers (50% discount). The scheme has set up 500+ CHCs across Karnataka with ₹250+ crore annual budget. It empowers small farmers who cannot afford to buy expensive machinery to access mechanised farming — improving productivity by 30-40%. Booking is now digital via the Yantra Karnataka mobile app and Raitha Samparka Kendras.

Who is Eligible for Krishi Yantra Dhare?

• ✓ Karnataka resident farmer with valid Fruits ID
• ✓ Small/marginal farmer (landholding less than 5 hectares) — priority
• ✓ Medium farmers (5-10 hectares) eligible at slightly higher rates
• ✓ SC/ST and women farmers eligible for additional 50% rental rebate
• ✓ Family annual income below ₹8 lakh for subsidised rate
• ✓ Member of any Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) — additional discount

Documents Required for Krishi Yantra Dhare

How to Apply for Krishi Yantra Dhare Online?

1. 1Download the Yantra Karnataka mobile app from Google Play Store / Apple App Store (or visit yantradhare.karnataka.gov.in)
2. 2Register with Aadhaar number, Fruits ID, and mobile OTP
3. 3Browse available machinery in your area — tractor, rotavator, harvester, transplanter, sprayer, seed drill
4. 4Select machine + booking date + acreage (typical machinery booked for 1-5 acres per session)
5. 5Choose pickup from nearest Custom Hiring Centre (CHC) OR doorstep delivery (extra charge)
6. 6Pay rental online — auto-applies 50% rebate if you are SC/ST/women/FPO member (caste cert verified)
7. 7Operator-assisted use: certified operator from CHC operates the machine on your field — no need to learn
8. 8Return machine to CHC after use; final settlement done on Yantra Karnataka app
9. 9Rate the service and operator — Yantra Karnataka maintains 4.5+ star average customer rating across CHCs

Frequently Asked Questions — Krishi Yantra Dhare