MP Agricultural Machinery Subsidy Scheme 2024, Up to 50% discount, apply now

The use of modern agricultural machinery is increasingly becoming essential for making farming more efficient and convenient. However, purchasing expensive machinery is not affordable for every farmer, especially for small and marginal farmers. Keeping this in mind, the Madhya Pradesh government has initiated the Agricultural Machinery Subsidy Scheme 2024, providing subsidies on modern farming equipment to farmers. Let’s take a look at the complete details of this scheme.

Objective of the Scheme:

The primary objective of the Agricultural Machinery Subsidy Scheme is to empower small and marginal farmers. Through subsidies, farmers are assisted in purchasing expensive agricultural machinery, which makes their farming practices easier and more profitable.

What is the Subsidy Benefit under the Scheme?

The Madhya Pradesh Department of Agricultural Engineering is offering subsidies on machinery such as Ground Nut Decorticator - Powered and Riser Agricultural Equipment under this scheme.

1. Farmers from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and the General category will receive subsidies in different categories.
2. Small and marginal farmers will receive 55% subsidy on the unit cost.
3. Other farmers will receive 45% subsidy on the unit cost.
4. The exact subsidy amount can be calculated using the subsidy calculator available on the official portal.

How to Apply for Subsidy on Agricultural Machinery?

The Madhya Pradesh government has invited applications for Ground Nut Decorticator – Powered and Riser Agricultural Equipment subsidies.

• The application process will begin on December 10, 2024 and end on December 17, 2024.
• After the application period, the selection process will be carried out via a lottery on December 18, 2024.

Requirement of Demand Draft (DD):

Farmers must submit a Demand Draft (DD) with their application:

1. Ground Nut Decorticator – Powered: ₹2000.
2. Riser Agricultural Equipment: ₹2000. This DD should be made in the name of the Assistant Agricultural Engineer of the respective district. Applications without the DD will not be considered valid. Interested farmers can also make the payment through the online payment gateway.

Necessary Documents for Application:

1. Aadhar Card.
2. Bank Passbook.
3. Caste Certificate.
4. B-1 Document Copy.
5. Passport Size Photograph.
6. Mobile Number.

Where to Apply for Agricultural Machinery Subsidy?
The application process is entirely online under this scheme. Interested farmers can apply through the e-Agricultural Machinery Subsidy Portal.

• Farmers who are already registered can log in using their Aadhar OTP.
• New farmers will need to register via biometric Aadhar authentication.

Farmers can also apply through MP Online or CSC Centers.

Simple and Convenient Application Process:

1. Register: New farmers should register on the portal using biometric Aadhar verification.
2. Login: Already registered farmers can log in using their Aadhar OTP.
3. Upload DD: Upload the scanned copy of the Demand Draft.
4. Upload Documents: Submit the required documents on the online portal.
5. Submit Application: Submit the application: Once all details are verified, proceed to submit the form.

Conclusion: The Madhya Pradesh Agricultural Machinery Subsidy Scheme 2024 is a great opportunity for farmers. Make sure to apply within the deadline to avail the benefits. For any queries related to the scheme, farmers can contact the nearest CSC Center or visit the e-Agricultural Machinery Subsidy Portal.