The tractor is the most important tool in the agriculture sector, with its help most of the farming-related work becomes easy. Due to this, all farmers need it, although due to financial constraints many farmers are unable to buy tractors. In view of this need of the farmers, the Central Government has started the Pradhan Mantri Tractor Scheme.
Under this scheme, a subsidy of 20% to 50% is given by the government on the purchase of tractors to the small and marginal farmers of the country, which is given on the cost price of the tractor. Apart from this, the farmers have to bear the GST and other expenses related to tractor purchases.
To take advantage of the scheme, the applicant must have the necessary eligibility, which is as follows-
It is mandatory for the farmer to be an Indian resident.
Applicant should have own valid agricultural land.
It is necessary to have an account in any bank, which should be linked with an Aadhar card.
The annual income of the applicant’s family should not exceed Rs.1 lakh 50 thousand.
Documents required for the scheme-
Farmers’ landless measles
Photocopy of the Khatauni of the land
Aadhar Card, Bank Passbook, Mobile Number and Identity Card
passport size photo
land document
How to apply for this scheme
To take advantage of PM Kisan Tractor Scheme, farmers can apply offline or online with the help of Jan Seva Kendra and the Common Service Center.
Source: Krishi Jagaran
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