Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM)
Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture GOVERNMENT SUPPORT ACTIVE

Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM)

(Ministry of Agriculture)
Primary Benefit

40–80% Subsidy on Farm Machinery

<p>Tractors, harvesters, drones, sensors — for small/marginal, women, SC/ST farmers.</p>

Dynamic Subsidy Scaling Matrices

Under the official guidelines of this scheme, final margin money subsidies scale dynamically based on your gender, region of business setup, and social categories. Below is the detailed rate catalog:

Gender-Based Subsidy
Men 40%
Women 80%
Regional Demographics
Rural 50%
Urban 40%
Hill Areas 80%
Caste / Social Groups
SC Group 80%
ST Group 80%
OBC Group 50%
General 40%

Benefits Details

  • 40–80% subsidy on farm machinery and equipment
  • Higher subsidy for SC/ST, Women, NE/Himalayan state farmers
  • Covers tractors, combine harvesters, drones and precision sensors
  • Custom Hiring Centre (CHC) setup support
  • Farm Machinery Banks for villages

Who can apply?

Any individual meeting the following guidelines is eligible for applying under this scheme:

Target Beneficiary Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit Min Age: 18 years old. No upper age limits.
Target Gender Suitable for Any category of applicants.
Men: 40% Women: 80%
Category Required Small/marginal farmers, Women, SC/ST, NE/Himalayan
SC: 80% ST: 80% OBC: 50% General: 40%
Location Cover Any Areas.
Rural: 50% Urban: 40% Hill Areas: 80%
State Cover Applicable across all states of India.

Application Workflow Process

  • Register on agrimachinery.nic.in
  • Select machinery and apply online
  • Documents verified by Agriculture Department
  • Approval letter issued
  • Purchase machinery from approved vendor; subsidy credited
1
Online Submission

Submit your promoter profile and bank-ready DPR details on the official nodal portal.

2
Nodal Review

Department agency verifies your details and forwards recommendation to local banks.

3
Bank Sanction

Bank evaluates credit feasibility and sanctions the term loan and working capital.

4
Subsidy Release

Nodal agency releases capital margin money subsidy to a TDR block accounts.

Required Documents Checklist

Keep the following digital copies ready before filling out the online application form:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Land records (patta/passbook)
  • Caste certificate (for reserved categories)
  • Bank passbook
  • Quotation of machinery from approved dealer

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Government support programs are strictly intended for setting up **new** micro enterprises and commercial expansions. Existing units availing of other programs are not eligible.

The program offers margin capital subsidy. However, bank credit interest schedules will be charged at standard commercial base lending rates unless supplemented by state interest refund policies.

The Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training course is mandatory for all subsidy releases and takes around 5 to 10 days depending on the project investment scale.
Quick Info
Ministry Ministry of Agriculture
Category Agriculture
Max Subsidy 80%
Status Active
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Contact your local District Industries Centre (DIC) or Sri Yojana support desk for guidance and project filing support.

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