There is good news for farmers. The government is starting a new scheme to help farmers from poor and weak sections. This scheme will give modern farming machines to farmers. With this help, farmers can do farming at a low cost.
An agricultural equipment bank will be started in Koderma district. It will be set up by the Koderma Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Cooperative Department. The goal of this scheme is to give modern farming tools to farmers at cheap rates. This will make farming easier and help farmers earn more. In this article, we will share all the important details about the Agricultural Equipment Bank. This will help farmers understand how they can get the full benefit of this scheme.
Farmers Will Get 80% Subsidy on Machines
This scheme is being run under the National Agricultural Development Scheme (RKVY). Under this, equipment banks will be set up in 10 villages of Koderma district. Around ₹10 lakh will be used to set up each bank. Out of this, ₹8 lakh or 80% will be given by the government as subsidy.
230 Machines Will Be Given at Low Prices
In this scheme, farmers will get about 230 different types of machines at a discount. These machines include tractor, power tiller, power weeder, cultivator, rotavator, seed drill, thresher, mini rice mill, solar sprayer, portable pump, and more. These machines will make farming work fast and easy.
Women Groups Will Get First Preference
This scheme will give first preference to women self-help groups. Groups that have more than 10 acres of land and where any member has a tractor driving license will get priority in this scheme.
How to Apply?
Farmers who want to join the scheme must fill an application form. They can give the form to the District Agriculture Officer, District Cooperative Officer, DPM JSLPS, or DDM NABARD. They can also submit the form directly to the District Joint Agriculture Office.