Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization
in Sikkim
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Key dates and updates (Sikkim)
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Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization in Sikkim
Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Sikkim.
Apply for Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization in Sikkim
Scheme Overview
The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization was launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
Eligibility Criteria
- All landholding farmers' families, Self Help Groups (SHGs), User Groups, Cooperative Societies, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Entrepreneurs
- The farmer must be a native of India.
- Women farmers can also take advantage of this scheme. They will be given priority in this scheme.
- The benefit of this scheme will be given by the central government to those farmers who are financially weak.
- The benefit of this scheme will be given to those farmers who have not taken the benefit of subsidy from any other central scheme earlier.
Benefits
The stated objectives of the SMAM scheme are as follows.
The main objective of this scheme is to provide agricultural machinery to poor and economically weak farmers and this subsidy is given by the government.
Enhancing the reach of farm mechanization to small & marginal farmers and to the regions where farm power availability is low.
Promoting ‘Custom Hiring Centres’ to mitigate the adverse economies of scale caused due to small landholding and the high cost of individual ownership.
Generating awareness among stakeholders through demonstration and capacity-building activities.
Developing hubs for hi-tech & high-value farm equipment.
Ensuring performance testing and certification at designated testing centres.
Under the SMAM scheme of the central government, farmers are provided with the benefit of subsidies ranging from 50 to 80 percent for buying agricultural machinery.
Under the scheme, priority is given to women farmers.
Farmers can take advantage of subsidies on agricultural machinery so that they will be able to get agricultural machinery at a low cost.
Through this scheme, farmers can easily purchase agricultural equipment.
With the help of agricultural equipment, farmers will be able to do all the farming work in less time.
There will be an increase in the yield with less cost of equipment, which will increase the income of the farmer.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhar card - To identify the beneficiary. |
| 2 | Passport size photo of Farmer. |
| 3 | Record of Right(RoR) of land to upload while adding land details. |
| 4 | Copy of first page of the bank pass book on which the details of the beneficiary are given. |
| 5 | Copy of any ID Proof(Aadhar Card / Driving Lisence / VoterID Card / PAN Card / Passport). |
| 6 | Copy of Caste Category Certificate in case of SC / ST / OBC. |
| 7 | Do not fill the wrong information. On filing false information the benefits may be denied. |
How to Apply in Sikkim
Visit https://agrimachinery.nic.in/Index/Index Select the appropriate option from the Registration dropdown option. Fill out the form with the required information and register.
Online — https://agrimachinery.nic.in/Index/Index Visit https://agrimachinery.nic.in/Index/Index Select the appropriate option from the Registration dropdown option. Fill out the form with the required information and register.
Common questions in Sikkim
Who can apply for Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization in Sikkim?
Eligible residents of Sikkim who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization in Sikkim?
Applicants in Sikkim 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 Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2015 through 1 January 2015, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
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