While the ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Tractor Yojana’ is a Central Government initiative, the subsidy for tractors and agricultural implements is generally provided under the State-specific Agricultural Mechanization Scheme. In states like Maharashtra, this scheme is implemented through the MahaDBT Farmer Portal.
The Online Application Process (via MahaDBT Portal):
Farmers in Maharashtra can apply by following these steps:
Step 1: Registration on MahaDBT Portal
- First, visit the official MahaDBT Farmer Schemes Portal (Government of Maharashtra).
- If you are a new applicant, click on the ‘New Applicant Registration’ option.
- Register using your Aadhaar number (via OTP or Biometrics) or use the non-Aadhaar method if required.
- Create your Username and Password during the registration process.
Step 2: Profile Completion
- Log in to the portal using your created Username and Password.
- Accurately fill in your complete profile details, including personal information, address, bank details, land information (7/12 and 8A extracts), and farming details.
Step 3: Scheme Selection and Application Submission
- After logging in, click on the ‘Select Scheme’ option.
- Under the ‘Agricultural Mechanization’ component, select ‘Tractor’ or ‘Other Agricultural Implements’.
- Fill in the necessary information, such as the required HP of the tractor and the quotation from the authorized tractor dealer.
- Upload the required documents (e.g., Aadhaar Card, 7/12, 8A, Bank Passbook copy, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Income/Residential proof, etc.) by scanning them.
- Once the application is complete, make the requisite online payment of the application fee.
- Click on the ‘Submit Application’ button and save the application Acknowledgement Receipt.
Step 4: Selection and Pre-Sanction
- Beneficiaries are selected either based on the ‘First Come, First Served’ principle or through a lottery system.
- Upon selection, you will receive an SMS or a Pre-Sanction Letter on the portal.
Step 5: Tractor Purchase and Subsidy Claim
- After receiving the pre-sanction letter, purchase the tractor within the specified time frame.
- Submit the tractor purchase bill/invoice and other required documents to the District Agriculture Office to claim the subsidy.
- After verification by the Agriculture Department, the subsidy amount will be directly deposited into your bank account (Direct Benefit Transfer – DBT).
Note: While the scheme is commonly referred to as the Central Government’s ‘PM Kisan Tractor Yojana,’ the exact subsidy structure and application procedure may vary according to the State’s Agricultural Mechanization Scheme on the MahaDBT portal. Always verify the official details on the MahaDBT portal or your District Agriculture Office before applying.
