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West BengalAgriculture
Credit Linked Subsidy of Farm Machinery
Managed by: Department of Agriculture (Directorate of Agriculture)
About the Scheme
Assists farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) by offering a credit-linked subsidy on bank term loans used to purchase farm machinery.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Credit-linked subsidy of up to 40% (max Rs. 2 Lakhs) for purchasing power tillers, tractors, and combine harvesters
- •Reduces interest burden of bank loan
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyResident of West Bengal
Age Limits18 to 60 years
Family Income CapFarmers, FPOs, and Self-Help Groups
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must have active land cultivation records
- Must secure a bank loan for purchasing high-tech farm machinery
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Apply through the matirkatha.net / krishakbandhu.net portal
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Submit application at the Block ADA (Agriculture) Office
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Farmers and agricultural groups taking bank loans for farm machinery in WB
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Individual farmers who do not take bank loans (they should use the direct support scheme)
- ✗Non-farmers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can SHGs claim credit-linked farm machinery subsidy?
Yes, FPOs and registered Self Help Groups can claim this benefit.
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Krishak Bandhu
Who Can Apply:
All WB farmers with cultivable land
Key Benefits:
•Rs. 10,000/year (two installments of Rs. 5,000 each) for farmers with 1+ acre
•Rs. 4,000/year for farmers with less than 1 acre
Updated: July 2026
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Who Can Apply:
Small and marginal farmers in West Bengal with active land cultivation
Key Benefits:
•Financial subsidy up to Rs. 25,000 for construction of zero-energy cool chambers or crop silos
•Reduces post-harvest storage loss
Updated: July 2026
Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization
Who Can Apply:
Small/marginal farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu looking to buy farming machinery
Key Benefits:
•Direct financial subsidy ranging from 50% to 60% on purchasing small farm tools, pump sets, seeders, or power tillers (max Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 50,000 depending on tool type)
Updated: July 2026
One Time Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers
Who Can Apply:
Marginal farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu who suffered crop losses due to weather extremes
Key Benefits:
•One-time direct cash support grant of Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 to compensate for input cost/seeds loss during crop failure phases
Updated: July 2026
Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityDirectorate of Agriculture
SubcategoryFarm Mechanization
Launch Date2014
Target Beneficiaryfarmers
Official Helpline1800-345-5505