AFPHFE

Assistance to Farmers to Purchase Heavy Farm Equipment (Tractor)

Introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department of Gujarat, this scheme provides financial assistance to landholding farmers for purchasing tractors. It promotes farm mechanization by offering a subsidy of 25% of the cost, with a maximum limit of ₹45,000 for tractors up to 40 PTO HP and ₹60,000 for those above 40 PTO HP, available once every 10 years per land record.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Sub-categories: Mechanization- solar power, farming systems

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Agriculture, Farmer, Heavy Farm Equipment, Tractor

Details

The scheme "Assistance to Farmers to Purchase Heavy Farm Equipment (Tractor)" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support farmers by offering subsidies for the purchase of tractors. It ensures that modern agricultural equipment reaches farmers, enhancing productivity and efficiency.

Benefits

  • - Subsidy Assistance: 25% of the cost for: 1. Models up to 40 PTO HP (Max ₹45,000/-). 1. Models above 40 PTO HP and up to 60 PTO HP (Max ₹60,000/-). Note:
  • Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits: 10 years
  • Subsidy Assistance: 25% of the cost for:
  1. Models up to 40 PTO HP (Max ₹45,000/-).
  2. Models above 40 PTO HP and up to 60 PTO HP (Max ₹60,000/-).

Note:

  • Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits: 10 years.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a landholding farmer.

  • The applicant should belong to the Gujarat state.

  • The applicant must purchase the Tractor from an authorized dealer.

Note:

  • Beneficiary farmers can receive the benefit of one tractor component per land record (8 A).
  • Among the holders of a land record mentioned in 8-A, if there is more than one farmer, only one of these farmers will get benefits.
  • If a farmer holds multiple land records or has a name in multiple land records, the benefits will be availed by the farmer on a single land record only.
  • The benefits are available once every 10 years per land record.

Exclusions


Application Process

Online

Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx

  • Note: Application will be accepted on the principle of first come, first serve bases within the target limits.

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Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to farmers for purchasing tractors, promoting farm mechanization, and increasing farm power availability.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Any farmer who holds land in the state is eligible to apply for the scheme.
How many times can a farmer avail of the benefits under this scheme?
A farmer can avail of the benefit only once every 10 years per land record.
What is the maximum subsidy amount provided under the scheme?
The subsidy amount is 25% of the cost, with a maximum limit of ₹45,000/- for tractors up to 40 PTO HP and ₹60,000/- for tractors above 40 PTO HP and up to 60 PTO HP.
Can multiple farmers from the same land record apply for the scheme?
No, if multiple farmers are listed on the same land record, only one of them can avail of the benefit.
Can a farmer with multiple land records avail of the benefit more than once?
No, even if a farmer has multiple land records, they can avail of the benefit only once under this scheme.
Where should the tractor be purchased from to be eligible for the subsidy?
The tractor must be purchased from an authorized dealer listed by the government.
How are applications processed under the scheme?
Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis within the government's allocated target limits.
Can a farmer apply for a second tractor under the scheme?
No, the scheme allows the purchase of only one tractor per land record every 10 years.
How can a farmer apply for the scheme?
A farmer can apply online through the iKhedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.

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