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Agricultural Mechanisation—Custom Hiring Centre Assistance

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India / Department of Agriculture, Gujarat

Custom Hiring Centre (CHC) Assistance under SMAM supports rural entrepreneurs, FPOs, cooperatives, and farmer groups in setting up farm machinery rental hubs, providing 40% to 50% project capital subsidies to make heavy farm equipment accessible on hire to small and marginal farmers.

Last verified: 2026-10-22

Chandan Charitable Trust is not a government agency. It does not sanction benefits or process applications. Final eligibility, verification and sanction rest solely with the competent government authority.

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility
Rural entrepreneurs, FPOs, cooperatives, or farmer groups establishing a viable machinery hiring centre. Applicant must be an individual rural youth, FPO, registered cooperative, or SHG federation. Must submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR) covering farm equipment suited to the local cropping cluster. Must possess land ownership or registered lease deed for machinery shed/hub. Must secure bank loan sanction or demonstrate approved self-financing.
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Step 2: Prepare documents
The official source lists the following documents.
Documents needed for this step
- Applicant KYC / Entity registration certificate and resolution.
- Detailed Project Report (DPR) with equipment package.
- Quotations for approved machinery and implements from empanelled suppliers.
- Land ownership / registered lease agreement for centre site.
- Bank sanction letter and loan account details.
- Non-duplication declaration.
Step 3: Apply
Online through agrimachinery.nic.in or iKhedut portal. Step 1: Formulate machinery package DPR based on local farmer demand. Step 2: Secure in-principle bank loan sanction. Step 3: Apply online on portal and upload DPR and land documents. Step 4: District / State Level Executive Committee technical and financial appraisal. Step 5: Purchase equipment from empanelled manufacturers following formal sanction. Step 6: Physical inspection and subsidy release to bank loan account.
Step 4: Verification
Technical appraisal of DPR and physical verification of machinery by District Agriculture staff.
Step 5: Sanction / decision
Decision authority, as stated by the official source: District Level Executive Committee / Director of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat.
Step 6: Benefit
40% capital subsidy (up to ₹10 Lakh to ₹25 Lakh project cost ceiling depending on component category). Subsidy up to 50% or enhanced caps for FPOs and SHG federations in notified clusters. Subsidy adjusted against bank term loan account. Institutional subsidy credit directly into the beneficiary's bank term-loan account.
Step 7: If delayed or rejected
This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.
Step 8: Grievance / appeal
District Agriculture Officer and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/

Eligibility details

Minimum age: 18 years
Occupation: Rural entrepreneur, farmer group, or FPO.
Residency: Resident in Gujarat.

Official links

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization — CHC Guidelines

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

iKhedut Gujarat Agriculture Portal

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

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Agricultural Mechanisation—Custom Hiring Centre Assistance

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India / Department of Agriculture, Gujarat

Last verified: 2026-10-22

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility

Rural entrepreneurs, FPOs, cooperatives, or farmer groups establishing a viable machinery hiring centre. Applicant must be an individual rural youth, FPO, registered cooperative, or SHG federation. Must submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR) covering farm equipment suited to the local cropping cluster. Must possess land ownership or registered lease deed for machinery shed/hub. Must secure bank loan sanction or demonstrate approved self-financing.

Step 2: Prepare documents

The official source lists the following documents.

Documents needed for this step

Applicant KYC / Entity registration certificate and resolution.
Detailed Project Report (DPR) with equipment package.
Quotations for approved machinery and implements from empanelled suppliers.
Land ownership / registered lease agreement for centre site.
Bank sanction letter and loan account details.
Non-duplication declaration.

Step 3: Apply

Online through agrimachinery.nic.in or iKhedut portal. Step 1: Formulate machinery package DPR based on local farmer demand. Step 2: Secure in-principle bank loan sanction. Step 3: Apply online on portal and upload DPR and land documents. Step 4: District / State Level Executive Committee technical and financial appraisal. Step 5: Purchase equipment from empanelled manufacturers following formal sanction. Step 6: Physical inspection and subsidy release to bank loan account.

Step 4: Verification

Technical appraisal of DPR and physical verification of machinery by District Agriculture staff.

Step 5: Sanction / decision

Decision authority, as stated by the official source: District Level Executive Committee / Director of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat.

Step 6: Benefit

40% capital subsidy (up to ₹10 Lakh to ₹25 Lakh project cost ceiling depending on component category). Subsidy up to 50% or enhanced caps for FPOs and SHG federations in notified clusters. Subsidy adjusted against bank term loan account. Institutional subsidy credit directly into the beneficiary's bank term-loan account.

Step 7: If delayed or rejected

This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

Step 8: Grievance / appeal

District Agriculture Officer and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization — CHC Guidelines

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

iKhedut Gujarat Agriculture Portal

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.