In a significant move to boost agricultural mechanization and support Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers, the Haryana government has announced a substantial subsidy of Rs 3 lakh on the purchase of new tractors. This initiative, under the State Plan Scheme, aims to empower small and marginal farmers from the SC community by making modern agricultural machinery more affordable.
Key Details of the Scheme The Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has outlined specific guidelines for the disbursement of this subsidy to ensure transparency and reach the most deserving candidates.
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Subsidy Amount: A flat subsidy of Rs 3 lakh will be provided for tractors with a capacity of [Omitted – typically 35 HP or above].
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Selection Process: If the number of applicants exceeds the district-wise targets, the beneficiaries will be selected through a online lucky draw system conducted under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner.
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Eligibility: Only farmers belonging to the Scheduled Caste category who are permanent residents of Haryana and registered on the ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora’ (MFMB) portal are eligible to apply.
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Conditions: The beneficiary farmer must not have availed of a similar subsidy on a tractor in the last [Omitted – usually 7-10] years. Additionally, the tractor purchased under this scheme cannot be sold for a minimum period of five years.
How to Apply The department has invited applications through the official portal of the Agriculture Department (agriharyana.gov.in).
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Documents Required: Applicants need to submit their Family ID (Parivar Pehchan Patra), SC Certificate, Bank Account details, and land records (Jamabandi).
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Booking Amount: Candidates are required to deposit a nominal booking amount (refundable for those not selected in the draw) to confirm their application.
Impact on Rural Economy Government officials stated that providing tractors at subsidized rates would not only reduce the physical labor of small farmers but also increase their efficiency and income by allowing them to provide custom hiring services to other farmers in their villages. The scheme is part of the broader vision to double farmers’ income and ensure inclusive growth in the primary sector.
