AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government's Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana is accepting applications from farmers for subsidy on agricultural machinery and equipment. Under the scheme, farmers can get up to 50% subsidy on the purchase of tractors, harvesters, threshers, rotavators and more than 40 other farm implements.
The scheme is run by the Directorate of Agricultural Engineering under the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department of Madhya Pradesh. Applications are submitted online through the official portal in seasonal windows, and beneficiaries are selected through a lottery-based process.
MP Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana
Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana is the current name of the scheme earlier known as MP Kisan Anudan Yojana. The state government pays the subsidy amount directly to the farmer's bank account through DBT once the machinery purchase is verified.
General farmers get 40% subsidy on the cost of machinery, up to a maximum of ₹1.5 lakh. Farmers from SC, ST, women, small and marginal categories get 50% subsidy, up to a maximum of ₹2 lakh.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | MP Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana |
| Launched By | Madhya Pradesh government |
| Beneficiaries | Farmers of Madhya Pradesh |
| Subsidy Amount | 40% (max ₹1.5 lakh) for general, 50% (max ₹2 lakh) for SC/ST/women/small-marginal farmers |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | farmer.mpdage.mp.gov.in |
Benefits of the Scheme
The main benefit of this scheme is the direct subsidy on farm machinery, which lowers the cost of buying modern equipment for farmers.
- General farmers get 40% subsidy on machinery cost, up to a maximum of ₹1.5 lakh.
- SC, ST, women, small and marginal farmers get 50% subsidy, up to a maximum of ₹2 lakh.
- Covered equipment includes tractor, power tiller, combine harvester, thresher, rotavator, reaper-binder, paddy transplanter, sprayer and more than 40 other implements.
- The subsidy amount is paid directly to the farmer's bank account through DBT after the purchase is verified.
Who Can Apply
Farmers who meet the basic conditions set by the department can apply for this subsidy.
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh and a farmer.
- Land records (B1 or Khasra) must be in the farmer's own name.
- The farmer must not have received subsidy for the same equipment category in the past 5 years.
- A bank account linked with Aadhaar is required to receive the DBT payment.
Documents Required
Applicants need to keep a few documents ready before filling the online form.
- Aadhaar card and Samagra ID (family ID of Madhya Pradesh).
- B1 or Khasra land records in the farmer's name.
- Bank passbook copy linked with Aadhaar for the DBT payment.
- Caste certificate (for SC, ST and OBC farmers) and MP domicile certificate.
Application Process
Farmers who want to apply under this scheme can follow the steps given below.
STEP 1 - Go to the official website at farmer.mpdage.mp.gov.in and click on the option for agricultural machinery subsidy application.
STEP 2 - Register as a farmer using the Samagra ID and Aadhaar number on the portal.
STEP 3 - Select the machinery you want to buy, such as a tractor, harvester or thresher, and choose your category like general, SC, ST, women or small farmer.
STEP 4 - Upload the required documents like land records, caste certificate and bank details, then submit the application.
STEP 5 - If selected in the lottery, a notification will come on the portal and an SMS on the registered mobile number.
STEP 6 - After selection, buy the machinery from an empanelled dealer within the given time and upload the purchase receipt on the portal.
STEP 7 - Once the department verifies the purchase, the subsidy amount is paid directly to the farmer's bank account through DBT.
FAQ's
How much subsidy is available under this scheme?
General farmers get 40% subsidy up to a maximum of ₹1.5 lakh, while SC, ST, women and small-marginal farmers get 50% subsidy up to a maximum of ₹2 lakh.
How can a farmer apply for the subsidy?
A farmer can apply online through the official portal at farmer.mpdage.mp.gov.in using the Samagra ID and Aadhaar number.
Is the scheme still running?
Yes, the scheme is still running. Applications are accepted in seasonal windows, and the subsidy is given through a lottery-based selection process.