Krishi Yantra Subsidy Checker

How to Use the Krishi Yantra Subsidy Checker

Step 1: Select Your State

Choose your state from the list to see the relevant state scheme, along with the central scheme that applies across India.

Step 2: Select the Equipment Category

Choose the type of equipment you are interested in, such as a power weeder, sprayer, brush cutter or rice mill.

Step 3: Check Eligibility

Select Check eligibility to see the matching subsidy schemes for your state and equipment category.

Step 4: Visit the Official Portal

Use the Visit portal link to go to the official government website for the exact subsidy percentage, required documents and application process.

Central and State Schemes Covered

The checker currently points to these official portals:

• SMAM, Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (central scheme, applies across India)
• Gujarat, iKhedut Portal Farm Machinery Subsidy
• Maharashtra, MahaDBT State Agriculture Mechanization Scheme
• Uttar Pradesh, UP Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana
• Punjab, Agricultural Machinery Subsidy

How the Krishi Yantra Subsidy Checker Helps Farmers

Points to the Correct Official Portal

With separate central and state schemes, farmers can find it difficult to know where to apply. This tool shows the relevant portal for the selected state.

Saves Time Searching Online

Instead of searching for the right government website, farmers get a direct link to the official application portal for their state.

Shows Both Central and State Options

Farmers can see the central SMAM scheme along with their state-specific scheme, since eligibility and benefit may differ between the two.

Covers Multiple Equipment Categories

The checker can be used for power weeders, sprayers, brush cutters, rice mills and other equipment categories covered under the selected scheme.

Does Not Promise a Fixed Subsidy Amount

Since subsidy percentages vary by farmer category and change over time, this tool only points to the correct official portal rather than stating a fixed amount.

Check Krishi Yantra Subsidy Eligibility for Your State

Select your state and equipment category to find the official krishi yantra subsidy portal that applies to you.

How Much Krishi Yantra Subsidy Can You Get?

Under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM), the published central norms are straightforward. A general category farmer is eligible for assistance of up to 40 per cent of the machine cost. A small or marginal farmer, and farmers in the SC, ST and women categories, are eligible for up to 50 per cent.

Two things change those numbers in practice. Every machine category has its own ceiling, so the percentage applies only up to a capped amount rather than to any price you pay. And most states run their own scheme alongside the central one, with their own rates and their own limits. That is why this checker points you at the portal for your state instead of printing a figure: the percentage is national, the ceiling is not.

Farmers in the North-Eastern states are treated separately, with assistance reported up to 100 per cent on small machinery and up to 95 per cent for Farm Machinery Banks. Custom Hiring Centres, Self Help Groups and Farmer Producer Organisations are also supported for providing mechanised services on a per-hectare basis.

Which Machines Qualify

SMAM covers farm machinery and implements rather than a fixed product list, and the categories commonly included are:

• Power weeders and power tillers
• Tractors and tractor-drawn implements such as rotavators
• Crop reapers and harvesting equipment
• Plant protection equipment, which is where sprayers sit
• Post-harvest and processing machinery

What is actually available to you in a given season is narrower than that list, because each state publishes targets per implement. The portal shows you which implements still have targets open in your district before you apply, which is the step most farmers skip.

How to Apply Through the DBT Portal

Central applications run through the government's Direct Benefit Transfer portal for agricultural mechanization at agrimachinery.nic.in. The sequence is:

• Register on the portal as a farmer, using your Aadhaar for identification
• Select the implement you want and your location
• Use the availability check to confirm targets are still open for that implement in your area
• Complete the application and upload your documents
• Wait for approval before you buy, because the subsidy is released to your bank account after verification

The order matters. Buying the machine first and applying afterwards is the most common reason an application fails, since approval is tied to the quotation and the verification that follows it. Some states route applications through their own agriculture portal instead, which the checker above will point you to.

Documents You Will Need

• Aadhaar card, used to identify the beneficiary
• Record of Rights (RoR) or the equivalent land record for your holding
• First page of your bank passbook, since payment is made by direct transfer
• A passport size photograph
• Caste certificate, where you are applying under the SC, ST or OBC category
• A quotation from an authorised dealer for the machine you intend to buy

That last document is worth arranging early. The quotation has to come from an authorised dealer and has to match the machine you name in the application. If you are considering an ALAP or MILAP machine, our team can issue a quotation against your chosen model and put you in touch with your nearest dealer, whichever scheme you apply under.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is krishi yantra subsidy?

Krishi yantra subsidy, also known as kisan yantra yojana, is government financial assistance that helps farmers purchase agricultural equipment such as power weeders, sprayers, rice mills and other machinery at a reduced cost.

What is SMAM?

SMAM stands for Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization, a central government scheme covering farm equipment subsidy across India. Farmers apply through the DBT in Agriculture Mechanization portal using their Aadhaar and state details.

Can I apply for both the central and state subsidy scheme?

This depends on the specific scheme rules for your state. Check the official portal for your state and the central SMAM portal to understand which schemes you are eligible to apply for.

Does the subsidy percentage differ by farmer category?

Yes. Many state schemes, such as those in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, offer a higher subsidy percentage for SC, ST, small and marginal farmers compared to general category farmers.

What documents are usually required for a krishi yantra subsidy application?

Requirements vary by scheme, but commonly include Aadhaar, land records, bank account details and category certificates where applicable. Always check the exact document list on the official portal.

Does this tool guarantee subsidy approval?

No. This tool only helps identify the correct official portal for your state and equipment category. Approval, subsidy percentage and processing depend on the government department administering the scheme.

How much subsidy is given on a power weeder?

Under the central SMAM norms a general category farmer can receive up to 40 per cent and a small or marginal farmer up to 50 per cent, but every implement has its own ceiling and each state sets its own limits. Check the portal for your state through the tool above for the figure that applies to your district and category.

Do I need a dealer quotation before applying?

Yes, in most cases. The application asks for a quotation from an authorised dealer for the specific machine you intend to buy, and the machine you name has to match the one you eventually purchase.

Should I buy the machine before or after applying?

Apply first and wait for approval. The assistance is transferred to your bank account after verification, and buying before approval is the most common reason an application is rejected.