₹13.76 crore farm mechanisation plan approved for Jammu and Kashmir

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo approved a revised Annual Action Plan (AAP) worth ₹13.76 crore for 2026-27 under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) component of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY).

The plan aims to expand access to modern farm machinery and promote technology-driven agricultural practices across Jammu and Kashmir. It was approved by the State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) chaired by the Chief Secretary.

Allocation Details

Out of the total outlay of ₹1,376 lakh, ₹960 lakh has been earmarked for the Agriculture Sector and ₹416 lakh for the Horticulture Sector. The Agriculture Sector allocation comprises ₹505 lakh for Kashmir Division and ₹455 lakh for Jammu Division. Under the Horticulture Sector, ₹215 lakh has been earmarked for Kashmir Division and ₹201 lakh for Jammu Division.

To promote inclusive development, the plan provides ₹1,116.63 lakh for general-category farmers, ₹147.39 lakh under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) and ₹111.98 lakh under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP). A targeted allocation of ₹118.62 lakh has also been earmarked for aspirational districts under the PMDDKY outlay, comprising ₹92.45 lakh for Kishtwar district and ₹26.17 lakh for Baramulla district.

Machinery and Infrastructure Targets

An allocation of ₹1,116.50 lakh has been earmarked for the distribution of 2,113 units of agricultural machinery and modern equipment to farmers. Major physical targets include 95 four-wheel-drive tractors at a cost of ₹342 lakh, 77 two-wheel-drive tractors worth ₹154 lakh and 184 power tillers with an allocation of ₹184 lakh.

The plan also provides for two combine harvesters at ₹25 lakh, ten reaper-cum-binders at ₹27.50 lakh and two super seeders. To improve access to irrigation at the farm level, 470 petrol, diesel and portable irrigation pumps of up to 15 HP will be provided at a cost of ₹47 lakh. Ten Kisan Drones will be introduced through Custom Hiring Centres, including eight for the Agriculture Department in Jammu Division and two in Kashmir Division.

As many as 22 Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs) will be established with an allocation of ₹88 lakh, while 16 Farm Machinery Banks (FMBs) will be set up with an outlay of ₹128 lakh. The plan also provides ₹30 lakh under flexi-funds and ₹13.50 lakh for administrative contingencies.