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West BengalAgriculture
Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization
Managed by: Department of Agriculture (Directorate of Agriculture)
About the Scheme
FSSFM provides direct financial subsidies to small, marginal, and tenant farmers for purchasing machinery and tools to promote farm mechanization.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •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)
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyPermanent resident of West Bengal
Age Limits18 to 65 years
Family Income CapSmall, marginal, and cooperative farmers
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must have valid Krishak Bandhu registration
- Must own agricultural land or sharecropping records
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 krishakbandhu.net / matirkatha.net portal
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Submit application ADA Office (Block level) for selection committee approval
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Small/marginal farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu looking to buy farming machinery
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Non-farmers
- ✗Large commercial farm aggregators without state authorization
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I buy a water pump set under this mechanization scheme?
Yes, water pump sets, crop cutters, and tillers are eligible for subsidies.
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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
Credit Linked Subsidy of Farm Machinery
Who Can Apply:
Farmers and agricultural groups taking bank loans for farm machinery in WB
Key Benefits:
•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
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 Machinery Subsidy
Launch Date2012
Target Beneficiaryfarmers
Official Helpline1800-345-5505