Distribution Of Tractor Unit Under CMSGUY
Distribution of Tractor Units Under CMSGUY
The “Distribution of Tractor Units” initiative aims to rejuvenate the agricultural landscape in Assam and significantly increase farmers’ incomes by the year 2022. This scheme will see the distribution of over 10,000 tractors, complete with essential accessories, at subsidized rates to each revenue village across the state.
Overview of the Scheme
The “Distribution of Tractor Unit” scheme functions under the “Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojna (CMSGUY)” initiated by the Government of Assam. Launched by Hon’ble Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 5th February 2017 in Guwahati, CMSGUY serves as a comprehensive village development initiative. The program is designed to be implemented in a mega mission mode, ensuring that all 26,000 villages in Assam receive focused interventions aimed at enhancing economic activities, providing logistic support including market linkages, and fostering community growth.
The primary goal of the “Distribution of Tractor Unit” scheme is to revitalize the agricultural sector, enabling farmers to double their income by 2022. In its first phase, the government plans to distribute approximately 10,109 tractors, ensuring coverage of every revenue village in a systematic manner. This initiative is open to groups of 8-10 adult farmers who are residents of the same village. The state government has allocated a substantial budget of ₹1,000 Crore for the effective execution of this program.
Key Benefits
- Subsidy Provision: Selected groups will receive a subsidy of 70% on the cost of the tractor and its accessories, capped at ₹5,50,000. The financing structure includes 20% to be covered by a bank loan and 10% as the contribution from the beneficiary.
- Pricing Structure: The subsidy will apply only to the lowest price of tractors listed in the government-approved category for the specified horsepower (HP) range.
- Rental System: The tractors will be made available to farmers for rent, ensuring accessibility.
Tractor Unit Specifications
Each tractor unit will consist of:
- One tractor (35 to 50 HP) with standard accessories
- Optional matching implements, which may include:
- Rotavator
- Disc Harrow
- Cultivator
- Trailer
- Cage Wheel (1 Pair)
Application Group Requirements
Applicant groups must adhere to the following requirements:
- The group must consist of 8-10 adult farmers from the same village.
- A common bank account must be established for the group, and the application should be submitted jointly with signatures from all members, preferably including details of cultivated land and crops.
- No more than one member from a single family is allowed in the group.
Note: Individual applicants are not eligible for benefits under this scheme.
Application Process
To apply for the scheme, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Obtain the application form from the District Agriculture Officer (DAO) and complete all mandatory fields in the prescribed format. Attach necessary self-attested documents with the application.
- Step 2: The DAO will submit the received applications to the District Level Committee (DLC). If the group has already been selected previously, they will not need to be re-evaluated.
- Step 3: The DLC will select one eligible group per village, ensuring they have a minimum deposit of 10% of the total tractor unit price in their bank account, if bank financing is chosen.
- Step 4: The Member Secretary will announce the names of the selected groups.
- Step 5: The subsidy amount will be directly credited to the beneficiary farmers’ group accounts by the bank once the hypothecation period is completed.
Note: It is mandatory for the group to maintain a common bank account and apply collectively with all members’ signatures and relevant agricultural details.
Official Source
For more information, visit myScheme.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
- A group of 8-10 actual adult farmers from the same village.
- Joint application with a common bank account and signatures from all members.
- No more than one member from a single family.
Note: Individual applicants are not eligible for benefits under this scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
A group of 8-10 members who are the actual adult farmers of the same village.
The group should have a common bank account and will apply jointly with the signatures of each member on the application form preferably along with particulars of land and crops cultivated.
The applicant group should not have more than one member from one family.
NOTE: The scheme benefits cannot be availed by individuals.
Benefits
Provision of Subsidy:
70% subsidy will be provided to the selected groups on the price of the tractor, and its accessories including implements (as opted by the beneficiary group) subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,50,000. 20% of the total price will be a bank loan. 10% of the total price will be the beneficiary share.
Provided that subsidy will be admissible on the lowest price of the tractor in the Govt. notified list of tractors for the category (HP range) concerned.
Similarly, the lowest approved prices of implements, if and as opted, will be applicable for subsidy on implements.
The group will provide tractors to the farmers on a rental basis.
Tractor Unit:
Each tractor unit shall consist of one tractor (35 to 50 HP) with standard accessories and Matching Implements
(as opted by beneficiary group) as follows -
Standard Accessories (1 Set): a) Trailering Hook; Matching Implements (Optional): a) Rotavator (1)
Standard Accessories (1 Set): b) Stabilizer Assembly; Matching Implements (Optional): b) Disc Harrow (1)
Standard Accessories (1 Set): c) Hitch Assembly; Matching Implements (Optional): c) Cultivator (1)
Standard Accessories (1 Set): d) Hood; Matching Implements (Optional): d) Trailer (1)
Standard Accessories (1 Set): e) Tool kit; Matching Implements (Optional): e) Cage Wheel (1 Pair)
Choice of the Applicant Groups:
All the applicant groups who have already applied for the tractor unit will be required to furnish their choice as under:
a) Whether they will avail bank finance for the beneficiary share: Yes/No.
b) Name of the brand and model out of the list notified by the State Govt.
c) Names of the implements out of the 5 (five) implements.
(NOTE: The applicant group is free to choose all/any/none of the implements. The subsidy at the rate of 70% will be available to the applicant group on the total cost of the tractor unit so opted subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,50,000.)
Duration of Service:
The group shall be liable to provide tractor units (fully or partially as per the need of the farmer) to the farmers of the village on a rental basis for a minimum period of five years at a reasonable rate which may be fixed by the District Level Committee (DLC).
Application Process
Apply OfflineApply Now →Step 1: The applicant needs to get the application form from the District Agriculture Officer and fill in all the mandatory fields of the scheme application form in a prescribed format. The specified proofs are to be submitted along with the CMSGUY application form. After completing, attach the mandatory (self-attested) documents along with the application form. The concerned official will process the request further.
Step 2: The DAO will present applications received from the farmer's groups before the DLC. The beneficiary groups already selected by the DLC need not be re-selected.
Step 3: The DLC will select one eligible group in each village having a deposit of at least 10% of the total price of the tractor unit in the bank account of the group in the branch concerned if bank finance is opted for. The DLC will select one eligible group in each village provided that the selected group should have a deposit of beneficiary share (total price of the tractor unit minus admissible subsidy) in the bank account of the group in the branch concerned if the bank finance/ loan is not opted for.
Step 4: The Member Secretary will notify the names of the selected groups.
Step 5: The Bank branch will directly transfer the amount of subsidy to the group of beneficiary farmers' accounts on completion of the period of hypothecation.
NOTE: A group must have a common bank account and will apply jointly with the signatures of each member on the application form preferably along with particulars of land and crops cultivated.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Distribution Of Tractor Unit Under CMSGUY |
| Short Title | DTU-CMSGUY |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Categories | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| States | Assam |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 10 — Any years |
| Area | Rural |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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