July 13, 2026 3:04 PM
Massive Mechanisation: Central scheme supports over 21.6 lakh farmers with agricultural machinery since launch
The Centre's Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) has provided financial assistance of ₹9,404.47 crore since its launch in 2014-15, supporting the distribution of 21.61 lakh agricultural machines to individual farmers across the country to improve productivity and promote modern farming practices. Implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), the mission aims to enhance access to farm mechanisation for small and marginal farmers, w...