Tractor Subsidy In Himachal Pradesh

Tractors Subsidy in Himachal Pradesh

Scope of Farm Mechanization:

Himachal Pradesh is a hilly state which provides favourable environment for raising almost all types of agricultural and horticultural crops due to widely varied micro-agro-climatic regions of the state. But the farm mechanization in the state is very poor in terms of mechanical power, efficient implements, land reclamation, water management, renewable energy and post- harvest activities. The mechanization is badly hampered by stepped, small and irregular fields, undulating topography, lack of adequate agricultural engineers and skilled manpower, poor facilities of repair, maintenance and manufacture of implements and high cost solar gadgets. Despite various limitations and constraints, there is a great scope to increase productivity of land and farmers economy by creating small water resources for increasing irrigated areas, land development, use of efficient farm power and implements, harnessing more rainwater, disseminating renewable energy gadgets and introducing small scale agro-based industries employing post harvest engineering principles.

Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM): There is a strong correlation between farm power availability & Agriculture productivity. Therefore, sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization will focus on farm mechanization. The Sub-Mission will mainly cater to the needs of the small and marginal farmers through institutional arrangements such as custom hiring, mechanization of selected villages, subsidy for procurement of machines & equipments, etc. Till date, Govt. of India has allocated funds to the tune of Rs. 74.82 lakh during 2015-16 under this programme.

Pattern of Assistance

Tractor - @ 25% of the cost limited to Rs.45,000/- tractors up to 40 HP
Power Tiller- @ 40 % of the cost, limited to Rs.45000/- Power tiller 8BHP & above/@ 40 % of the cost, limited to Rs.25000/- Light weight Power tiller below 8BHP for hilly regions
Power driven equipment (Tractor/Power Tiller operated) Intended inclusion of all tractor and power tiller driven conventional equipment/implement - i. @ 25 % of the cost, limited to Rs.10000/- for essential tractor driven implements viz. MB/Disc plough, harrow, cultivator, seed cum fertilizer drill./ii. @ 25 % of the cost, limited to Rs.10000/- for a set of power driven implements i.e. harrow cultivator and seed drill.
Power operated protection equipment - @ 25% of the cost limited to Rs. 2000/-
Tractor mounted protection equipment - @ 25% of the cost limited to Rs. 4000/-

Mukhya Mantri Kisaan Evam Khetihar Mazdoor Jeevan Suraksha Yojna:

It shall come into force with immediate effect. The accidents taken place on or after the approval of the scheme by the Govt., shall be dealt with under this scheme. This scheme is being launched for the welfare of farmers and shall be implemented by the Agriculture Department.

Scope of the Scheme:

This Scheme is to provide compensation to the farmers and agricultural labourers in the event of sustaining injury or death during the operation of farm machinery. Farm machinery for this purpose include Tractors registered for Agricultural purpose, Power Tillers, Weeders, Power plough, Reaper cum Binder, Power Thrasher, Chaffcutters, implements, tools, equipments installation & operation of tube well/bore well/pumping sets, low lifts. The scheme is limited to the domicile farmers and farm labourers and not to a worker/employee of any company/contractor.

This scheme shall cover the following incidents. (a) Death or disablement of any farmers or agriculture labourer due to an accident occurred while working on the Farm, Machinery, Implements, Tools, Equipments etc. as per para 2 above at his home, farm or while carrying those machinery farm home to farm and vice versa in the State of Himachal Pradesh. This also include Death or disablement of any farmer or farm labourer due to an accident occurred while, installing/operating Tubewell, Borewell, pumping set, low lifts etc. (b) Death or disablement of any farmer or labourer due to electric current while installing, carrying and operating any power operated machinery;

Age Group:

The age group of the victims should not be less than 14 years.

Quantum of Assistance:

The claimants covered under the scope of this scheme shall be paid compensation, which is; on Death Rs.1,50,000; on Permanent disability due to breakage of back bone or otherwise Rs.50,000; on Amputation of two limbs/ permanent serious injury Rs.40,000; on Amputation of one limb (amputation of four fingers shall be deemed as loss of one limb)/ permanent serious injury Rs.30,000; on Amputation of full finger (up to 3 fingers) Rs.20,000; Partial Amputation of finger/thumb Rs.10,000

Control of the Scheme:

This scheme shall be executed by the Agriculture Department under the over all control and supervision of the Director of Agriculture Himachal Pradesh. The compensation for the claim shall be paid by the Distt. Level Officers out of the funds provided under the scheme.