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West Bengal
Farm Machinery Bank (FMB)/Farm Machinery Hub (FMH)
Agriculture
Employment
Entrepreneurs
Farm Machinery
Farmers
Machinery Bank
Machinery Hub
Rural
Subsidy
Youth
Details
“Farm Machinery Bank (FMB)/Farm Machinery Hub (FMH)” under the Farm Mechanization Umbrella Scheme, was introduced in the year 2023 for setting up Farm Machinery Bank(FMB) and will also be continued in 2024-25. The objective is to create employment opportunities among the rural youth/entrepreneurs for setting up of the Hub with special emphasis on the areas having low farm power availability.
Objective of the scheme:
- Self employment for rural youth and other entrepreneurs.
- To facilitate end-to-end (from land development to residue management) use of farm machinery which can be within the reach of the small and marginal farmers at reasonable charges.
- To offset the high cost of owning farm machinery for small holdings.
- To promote primary processing units like dal mill, oil mill, grinding machinery etc. & to set up seed processing units.
- To increase farm power availability from the present level of 2.30 KW/ha to 2.50 KW/ha as envisioned by the Government of India.
Area of Operation: The scheme is applicable uniformly throughout the State, except Kolkata district.
Choice of Machinery:
- List of Machinery/implements that can be selected for FMB/FMH is furnished in Annexure-IV-A (Page No. 41). List of available models of different farm machinery registered in Matirkatha portal with their indicative price will be published by the SPMT before starting of online application of the beneficiary so that the applicant can choose more than one machinery/implements from the list for setting up FMB/FMH. In case of primary processing units like dal mill, oil mill, grinding machinery etc. and seed processing unit , the intending applicants can opt for one machinery with minimum project cost of ₹10,00,000/- for setting up FMB/FMH from Annexure-IV-A.
- The list is indicative but not exhaustive, any suitable farm machinery not included in the list may also be included in the project as per latest SMAM guideline supportive to local situation with the approval of SPMT.
- For any non-listed machinery, latest SMAM guidelines will be followed for arriving at subsidy portion of that particular machinery with the approval of SPMT.
- For AMC, Insurance, cost of shed for FMB/FMH proper documents (vetted estimate by competent authority, quotation, invoice) need to be submitted along with the project for availing the benefit under AIF.
Benefits
Pattern Of Assistance:
- The subsidy will be 80% of the Total Financial Outlay (TFO) subject to maximum Rs 8.00 lakh and minimum TFO will be ₹10,00,000/-. The TFO includes indicative cost of machinery + Cost of shed +AMC + insurance. The remaining amount of the TFO will be borne by the beneficiary.
- The maximum amount allowed for cost of open shed for machinery will be limited to 5% of the TFO and total ancillary cost (other than machinery) should not exceed 10% of TFO.
Note:
- The applicant will have to deposit margin money of a minimum amount of 25% of TFO to the financing bank before release of subsidy by the DDA (Admn.) to the Bank and remaining amount will be bank loan .
- 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 CHC with Bank Loan. The subsidy will be released through DBT mode to the concerned bank branch to subsidy reserve fund/loan account for CHC.
- 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 CHC scheme from the State under this Guidelines.
Eligibility
- Individual Rural Youth Entrepreneur 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 .
- The Group should be successfully running at least for last 1(one)year are only eligible to setup FMB/FMH in a selected village
- The project cost/Total Financial Outlay (TFO) should be minimum ₹10,00,000/-.
- The applicant should have sufficient land under his possession (own land/leased/hired) for setting up the FMB/FMH.
- The land in question must belong to “commercial or bastu or viti” category.
- The age of the beneficiary should be minimum 18 years at the time of application.
Exclusions
- The individual applicant or his/her spouse who have not availed any benefit under FSSM/OTA-SFI /FMB/CHC will be eligible for FMB/FMH.
- An employee/retired employee of State Government, Statutory Bodies, Government Undertakings, Panchayats, Municipal Corporations/Municipalities,Local Bodies, Government Aided Educational Institutions etc. is not eligible.
Application Process
Online
Registration Process:
Step 02: Fill in all the mandatory details in “Applicant Registration” form.
Step 03: Verify all the details and click on “Sign Up”.
Application Process:
Step 02: Enter Voter Card no, Password and select Season then click on “Log In”.
Step 03: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form.
Step 04: After successful submission of online application, hard copies of print out of the application with acknowledgement receipt, recent passport size photograph and other prescribed documents (self-attest, if required) will have to be submitted to the office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture of the concerned District within the stipulated period.
Step 05: The applicant will get one time edit option in the specified field after submission of application through online mode but before submission of hard copy to the office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture of the concerned District. No edit option will be allowed once hard copy is submitted.
Step 06: The serial number generated in the online application to be referred in all cases.
Helpline Desk: 8336957298 (10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.)
Note: Online application of beneficiary farmers/entrepreneurs will have to be done in Matirkatha/FMS portal after due advertisement in leading dailies, Departmental website.
Documents Required
- Proforma Application Form, properly filled in,
- Proof of Citizenship (EPIC),
- Krishak Bandhu ID No (Visit here to Check your Krishak Bandhu ID),
- Copy of AADHAAR card,
- PAN Card,
- Proof of financial solvency (self authenticated bank statement of last six months etc)
- Title Deed/ROR (Records of Right) /Lease Certificate/Rent Receipt of land,
- Detailed project report for AIF (if applicable),
- Quotations,
- Vetted plan & estimate for shade of FMB/FMH if any etc.,
- Resolution of the organization regarding authorization of signatory in the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
“Farm Machinery Bank (FMB)/Farm Machinery Hub (FMH)” by the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal aims to facilitate end-to-end (from land development to residue management) use of farm machinery which can be within the reach of the small and marginal farmers at reasonable charges.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Department Of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal has launched this scheme.
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Individual Rural Youth Entrepreneur 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.
How to avail the benefits of the scheme?
Bonafide farmers can apply online in Matirkatha/FMS portal after due advertisement in leading dailies, Departmental website: https://wbfms.matirkatha.net/applicants/sign_up . After successful submission of online application, hard copies of print out of the application with acknowledgement receipt, recent passport size photograph and other prescribed documents (self-attest, if required) will have to be submitted to the office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture of the concerned District within the stipulated period.
What is the process for availing the subsidy?
The beneficiary will purchase the approved equipment/ machinery through self-finance/ Bank Loan & submit the subsidy claim to the DDA(Admn.) along with all requisite documents within 15 days from issue of sanction order & within 30 days for primary processing units, seed processing units, solar photo- voltaic water pumping system where installation in required for setting up FMB.
Is there any fee or charges for the scheme?
No, there are no charges to apply for this scheme.
Is there any age restriction?
The age of the beneficiary should be minimum 18 years at the time of application.
Is there any priority for female applicants?
No.
Is there any income criteria for the farmers to be eligible for this scheme?
No, there is no specific income criteria for the farmers to be eligible for this scheme.
Whether an employee/retired employee of State Government/Statutory Bodies/Government Undertakings are eligible to apply?
No, an employee/retired employee of State Government/Statutory Bodies/Government Undertakings are not eligible to apply.
How will the subsidy be released to the beneficiary?
Payment of subsidy to be made by the DDA(Admn) to the beneficiary's Bank Account (from where transaction is being made for purchasing the machinery) in DBT mode through PFMS/ e-Billing Module of IFMS IFMS from respective Schematic Bank account/Treasury.
What is the pattern of assistance?
The subsidy will be 80% of the Total Financial Outlay (TFO) subject to maximum Rs 8.00 lakh and minimum TFO will be ₹10,00,000/- . The TFO includes indicative cost of machinery + Cost of shed +AMC + insurance. The remaining amount of the TFO will be borne by the beneficiary.
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West Bengal
Farm Machinery Bank (FMB)/Farm Machinery Hub (FMH)
Agriculture
Employment
Entrepreneurs
Farm Machinery
Farmers
Machinery Bank
Machinery Hub
Rural
Subsidy
Youth
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Exclusions
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
“Farm Machinery Bank (FMB)/Farm Machinery Hub (FMH)” under the Farm Mechanization Umbrella Scheme, was introduced in the year 2023 for setting up Farm Machinery Bank(FMB) and will also be continued in 2024-25. The objective is to create employment opportunities among the rural youth/entrepreneurs for setting up of the Hub with special emphasis on the areas having low farm power availability.
Objective of the scheme:
- Self employment for rural youth and other entrepreneurs.
- To facilitate end-to-end (from land development to residue management) use of farm machinery which can be within the reach of the small and marginal farmers at reasonable charges.
- To offset the high cost of owning farm machinery for small holdings.
- To promote primary processing units like dal mill, oil mill, grinding machinery etc. & to set up seed processing units.
- To increase farm power availability from the present level of 2.30 KW/ha to 2.50 KW/ha as envisioned by the Government of India.
Area of Operation: The scheme is applicable uniformly throughout the State, except Kolkata district.
Choice of Machinery:
- List of Machinery/implements that can be selected for FMB/FMH is furnished in Annexure-IV-A (Page No. 41). List of available models of different farm machinery registered in Matirkatha portal with their indicative price will be published by the SPMT before starting of online application of the beneficiary so that the applicant can choose more than one machinery/implements from the list for setting up FMB/FMH. In case of primary processing units like dal mill, oil mill, grinding machinery etc. and seed processing unit , the intending applicants can opt for one machinery with minimum project cost of ₹10,00,000/- for setting up FMB/FMH from Annexure-IV-A.
- The list is indicative but not exhaustive, any suitable farm machinery not included in the list may also be included in the project as per latest SMAM guideline supportive to local situation with the approval of SPMT.
- For any non-listed machinery, latest SMAM guidelines will be followed for arriving at subsidy portion of that particular machinery with the approval of SPMT.
- For AMC, Insurance, cost of shed for FMB/FMH proper documents (vetted estimate by competent authority, quotation, invoice) need to be submitted along with the project for availing the benefit under AIF.
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