Central and State Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) offering 20% to 50% direct subsidy (up to ₹1,00,000 to ₹3,00,000) on the purchase of new agricultural tractors for small, marginal, SC/ST, and women farmers.

PM Kisan Tractor Subsidy Scheme (प्रधानमंत्री किसान ट्रैक्टर योजना)

The PM Kisan Tractor Subsidy Scheme, implemented through the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in partnership with State Agricultural Engineering Departments, provides 20% to 50% financial assistance to small, marginal, women, and SC/ST farmers for purchasing their first agricultural tractor.

Mechanizing smallholder farms improves seedbed preparation, timely sowing, inter-culture operations, and harvest haulage, reducing drudgery and saving up to 30% in operational farm costs.

Key Benefits & Subsidy Slabs

Small & Marginal Farmers, SC, ST & Women Farmers: Up to 40% to 50% subsidy (capped between ₹1,00,000 and ₹3,00,000 depending on tractor horse-power: 20 HP to 70 HP).
General Category Farmers: 20% to 40% subsidy on tractor ex-showroom invoice price.
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): The subsidy amount is credited directly into the farmer's Aadhaar-linked bank account upon physical verification and geo-tagging of the tractor by the District Agricultural Engineer.
Choice of Manufacturer: Farmers can select any approved, CMVR-certified tractor model from authorized registered dealers across India (Mahindra, Sonalika, Swaraj, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Kubota, Eicher, New Holland).

Eligibility Criteria

The farmer must own agricultural land in their name (verified via 7/12, Khatauni, or RoR).
The applicant must not have purchased any subsidized tractor in the preceding 7 to 10 years under any central or state government scheme.
Only one tractor subsidy is permitted per farming family (ration card / Parivar Pehchan Patra).
Applicant must possess a valid Aadhaar Card linked with an active bank account.
Small and marginal farmers with landholdings up to 2 hectares (5 acres) receive top priority.

Documents Required for Application

Aadhaar Card & PAN Card.
Land ownership document (Latest Khatauni / 7/12 / Jamabandi / Khatian).
Bank Account Passbook or Cancelled Cheque (with IFSC code).
Caste Certificate (for SC/ST category applicants).
Passport-sized photograph.
Valid mobile number linked to Aadhaar.
Proforma Invoice / Quotation from an authorized tractor dealership.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step

Visit Official Portal: Open the central mechanization portal at agrimachinery.nic.in or your state's agricultural DBT portal (e.g., Mahadbt in Maharashtra, UP Agriculture, e-Krishi Yantra in MP, OFMAS in Bihar).
Farmer Registration: Register using your Aadhaar number and OTP verification.
Select Scheme: Navigate to Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) -> Tractor Purchase / Individual Machinery Subsidy.
Upload Documents: Upload land records, caste certificate, bank details, and dealer quotation.
Lottery / Approval: Many states conduct an automated transparent online lottery during scheme windows.
Purchase & Physical Verification: After receiving the pre-sanction letter, purchase the tractor from the authorized dealer, submit the tax invoice and RC book, and the agricultural officer will conduct on-site GPS geo-tagging.
Subsidy Disbursal: The subsidy amount is transferred via DBT within 30–45 days.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What horsepower (HP) tractors are covered under the subsidy?

Tractors ranging from 20 HP to 70 HP fitted with PTO and standard 3-point linkage qualify. Small mini tractors (20–30 HP) for orchards and vineyards are also highly subsidized.

Can tenant farmers or landless farmers get tractor subsidies?

Individual tractor subsidies require land title proof. However, landless farmers and youth can form a Custom Hiring Centre (CHC) group or cooperative to receive up to 80% subsidy on a fleet of machinery including tractors.

PM Kisan Tractor Subsidy Scheme 2024-2025