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Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM)

Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM) is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Subsidy on tractors, power tillers and other farm machines, and on setting up custom hiring centres. Who qualifies: Farmers, with higher rates for small and marginal, SC/ST and women farmers. Applying is free on agrimachinery.nic.in.

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WhereAll India (central government)
Run byMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Last checked30 October 2026

What do you get under Farm machinery subsidy?

Subsidy on tractors, power tillers and other farm machines, and on setting up custom hiring centres. Rates depend on the machine and your category.

Who is eligible for Farm machinery subsidy?

  • Farmers, with higher rates for small and marginal, SC/ST and women farmers.

Documents needed for Farm machinery subsidy

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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for Farm machinery subsidy

  1. Register on agrimachinery.nic.in or your state DBT agriculture portal and pick an approved machine.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for Farm machinery subsidy?

Farmers, with higher rates for small and marginal, SC/ST and women farmers.

How much do I get under Farm machinery subsidy?

Subsidy on tractors, power tillers and other farm machines, and on setting up custom hiring centres. Rates depend on the machine and your category.

What documents do I need for Farm machinery subsidy?

Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Land records (khatauni, 7/12, patta or similar); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC), if you claim it.

How do I apply for Farm machinery subsidy?

Register on agrimachinery.nic.in or your state DBT agriculture portal and pick an approved machine. Official site: https://agrimachinery.nic.in/

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Farm machinery subsidy?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Official sources

Last checked 30 October 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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