smam scheme registration online
By khetivyapar
Posted: 18 May, 2024 12:00 AM IST Updated Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:22 PM IST
Under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme, the Central Government is providing farmers with a subsidy of 50% to 80% on the purchase of agricultural machinery. These machines play a crucial role in timely sowing and enhancing productivity. This scheme will be implemented in all Indian states, with the Government of India funding 60% of the costs. The SMAM scheme has been promoting agricultural mechanization since 2014-15.
Objectives of the SMAM Scheme:
Performance Testing: Conduct performance tests for various agricultural machinery and equipment at four Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institutes (FMTTIs), designated State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), and ICAR institutions.
Mechanization Training: Promote training in agricultural mechanization for stakeholders.
Financial Assistance: Provide financial assistance to farmers for purchasing agricultural machinery and equipment.
Support for Small and Marginal Farmers: Offer financial aid to small and marginal farmers for renting machinery and equipment in less mechanized areas.
Benefits of the SMAM Scheme for Farmers:
- Access to Machinery: Provide agricultural machinery to poor and economically weaker farmers.
- Increased Mechanization Reach: Expand the reach of agricultural mechanization to small and marginal farmers and areas with low agricultural power availability.
- Custom Hiring Centers: Promote 'Custom Hiring Centers' to reduce the high costs of ownership for small landholders.
- High-Tech Equipment Centers: Develop centers for high-tech and high-value agricultural equipment.
- Testing and Certification: Ensure performance testing and certification at specified testing centers.
- Subsidy: Offer farmers a subsidy of 50% to 80% on the purchase of agricultural machinery under the SMAM scheme.
- Priority to Women Farmers: Give priority to women farmers under this scheme.
- Reduced Cost: Farmers can benefit from the subsidy to get agricultural machinery at lower prices.
- Ease of Purchase: Facilitate easy purchase of agricultural equipment for farmers.
- Increased Productivity: Help farmers complete farming tasks in less time using equipment, thereby increasing yield and income.
Eligibility:
- All landholding farmer families, self-help groups, cooperative societies, farmer producer organizations, and entrepreneurs are eligible.
- Each farmer must be a native of India.
- Women farmers can also benefit from this scheme.
- Economically weaker farmers are eligible.
- Farmers who have not previously benefited from any other central subsidy scheme are eligible.
Required Documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size photo of the farmer
- Land records (RoR) while adding land details
- Bank passbook with beneficiary details
- Copy of any ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Driving License / Voter ID Card / PAN Card / Passport)
- Caste certificate in case of SC/ST/OBC
Online Application Process:
The SMAM scheme provides a subsidy of 50% to 80% for purchasing agricultural machinery. To benefit from this scheme, farmers need to visit the official SMAM website at [https://agrimachinery.nic.in/Index/Index](https://agrimachinery.nic.in/Index/Index). After opening the homepage, click on the "Registration" option. The registration form will appear, where farmers can fill in their details to apply.