Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM)
in West Bengal
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Key dates and updates (West Bengal)
Nationwide and West Bengal-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
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Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM) in West Bengal
Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of West Bengal.
Apply for Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM) in West Bengal
Scheme Overview
"Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM)" by the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal aims to provide financial support as subsidy to the small and marginal farmers of the State for purchase of power operated farm equipment/ machinery.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individual farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu (New) Scheme.
Or,
Groups like SKUS/PACS/FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG duly graded /LAMPS etc. approved/recognized by any Govt Institution/Departments.
- Minimum 0.5 (half) acre agricultural land (RoR) is required by the applicant for purchase of power tiller & solar photo-voltaic water pumping system under FSSM.
- The age of the beneficiary should be minimum 18 years at the time of application.
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Benefits
> **Pattern Of Assistance:**
Subsidy ranging from 50-60% of the indicative price of machinery subject to maximum ceiling of ₹3,00,000/- will be provided to the beneficiary.
> **Available Equipment:**
An exhaustive list of different farm machinery with subsidy limits is provided in [Annexure-II](https://matirkatha.net/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBa1lDIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--6e05a52aaf58b7fbfa749a5d71be15309a5101ea/FMS_Operational%20Guidelines_2024_25.pdf?disposition=attachment) (Page No. 33) based on Cost Norms and Pattern of Financial Assistance under Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization(SMAM). Available models of different farm machinery /implements as mentioned in Annexure-II along with indicative price will be published in Matirkatha portal by the SPMT before starting of online application of the beneficiary . However, No large machines like tractor, rice transplanter “above 4 rows”, combine harvester etc. will be provided under FSSM.
> **Note:**
No machine/equipment will be procured by the Government. The Government will only release subsidy as back ended subsidy against procurement by the beneficiaries as per their choice under FSSM with Bank Loan. The subsidy will be released through DBT mode to the beneficiaries for FSSM.
The subsidy will only be applicable for purchase of farm machinery/equipment from the approved Farm machinery Manufacturers and Dealers as enlisted in the Departmental portal.
A beneficiary or his/her spouse will not be eligible to apply afresh before completion of 4(four) years from release of the last subsidy for any type of machinery under any FSSM scheme from the State under this Guidelines.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
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| 1 | Identity proof (EPIC/Voter ID card), |
| 2 | Aadhar of Applicant & Spouse for individual application, |
| 3 | Bank Account details (Active), |
| 4 | Active mobile no, |
| 5 | Land Particulars, |
| 6 | Krishak Bandhu ID No (Visit here to Check your Krishak Bandhu ID), |
| 7 | Name of machinery/equipment/ implement, |
| 8 | Name of manufacturer etc. to be selected from the Departmental Portal. |
Common questions in West Bengal
Who can apply for Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM) in West Bengal?
Eligible residents of West Bengal who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM) in West Bengal?
Applicants in West Bengal typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM)?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 5 December 2012 through 5 December 2012, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM) by the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal aims to provide financial support as subsidy to the small and marginal farmers of the State for purchase of power operated farm equipment/ machinery.