Sarkari Yojana
Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for Rural Entrepreneurs to set up Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) of Farm Machinery
About Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for Rural Entrepreneurs to set up Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) of Farm Machinery
The Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal, launched the “Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for Rural Entrepreneurs to set up Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) of Farm Machinery” on 22nd October 2014 under the Farm Mechanization Umbrella Scheme. It lets rural entrepreneurs open Custom Hiring Centres from which farmers can rent advanced farm machinery at fair rates, with the goals of creating rural jobs, raising productivity and reducing risk during disasters. > Area of Operation: The scheme applies equally across the whole State, with the exception of Kolkata district.
Choice of Machinery:
- The machinery/implements that may be chosen for CHCs are listed in Annexure-V (Page No. 38). Before online applications open, the SPMT publishes a list of available models of various farm machines registered on the Matirkatha portal with indicative prices, so that applicants can pick at least four types of Machinery / implements and up to 2 (Two) nos. of tractors of a given type from it.
- This list is only indicative and not complete; other suitable farm machinery that suits local conditions may be added to the project in line with the latest SMAM guideline, with SPMT approval.
- For machinery not on the list, the subsidy share is worked out using the latest SMAM guidelines, with SPMT approval.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
22 Apr 2014
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for Rural Entrepreneurs to set up Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) of Farm Machinery, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Individual farmers enrolled under the Krishak Bandhu (New)…
Individual farmers enrolled under the Krishak Bandhu (New) Scheme. Or, Groups such as SKUS/PACS/FPO/FPC/FIG/duly graded SHG/LAMPS etc. that are approved or recognised by a Govt. Institution/Department may set up a CHC.
The project cost/Total Financial Outlay (TFO) must be…
The project cost/Total Financial Outlay (TFO) must be at least ₹20,00,000/-, with the upper limit set by the SMAM Guideline document and SPMT recommendation.- The applicant must have enough land in his possession (own, leased or hired) to set up the CHC.
The land must fall in the “commercial or…
The land must fall in the “commercial or bastu or viti” category.
The beneficiary must be at least 18 years…
The beneficiary must be at least 18 years old when applying.
Benefits Provided
Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for Rural Entrepreneurs to set up Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) of Farm Machinery provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Pattern Of Assistance:
The subsidy is capped at 40% of the…
The subsidy is capped at 40% of the Total Financial Outlay(TFO), where TFO = indicative machinery cost including transport + AMC for 3 years + open shed cost + 1 year of insurance.
The TFO must be at least ₹20,00,000/-, with…
The TFO must be at least ₹20,00,000/-, with the maximum set by the SMAM Guideline and SPMT recommendation. An individual entrepreneur setting up a CHC can receive a subsidy of ₹16,00,000/- or 40% of the TFO, whichever is lower.
The open shed for machinery may account for…
The open shed for machinery may account for no more than 5% of the TFO, and all ancillary costs (apart from machinery) together must stay within 10% of TFO.
An individual entrepreneur is entitled to a subsidy…
An individual entrepreneur is entitled to a subsidy of ₹16,00,000/- or 40% of the TFO, whichever is lower. Note:
Before the DDA (Admn.) releases the subsidy to…
Before the DDA (Admn.) releases the subsidy to the Bank, the applicant must deposit margin money of at least 25% of TFO with the financing bank; the rest is covered by a bank loan.
The Government does not buy any machines/equipment itself
The Government does not buy any machines/equipment itself. It only releases a back-ended subsidy against machinery the beneficiaries buy, of their own choice, for the CHC with a Bank Loan. The subsidy is sent by DBT to the relevant bank branch, into the subsidy reserve fund/loan account for the CHC.
The subsidy is available only for farm machinery/equipment…
The subsidy is available only for farm machinery/equipment bought from approved Farm machinery Manufacturers and Dealers listed on the Departmental portal.
Neither the beneficiary nor his/her spouse may apply…
Neither the beneficiary nor his/her spouse may apply again until 4(four) years have passed since the last CHC subsidy was released by the State under these Guidelines.
Funding for the subsidy comes from SDS and…
Funding for the subsidy comes from SDS and various CSS such as RKVY- Cafeteria, SMAM, NFSM( Pulse/Rice/Nutri Cereals), TRFA ( Pulse/Coarse Cereals) and NMEO for implementing CHCs.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The proforma application form, correctly completed,
The proforma application form, correctly completed,
Proof of citizenship (EPIC voter card),
Proof of citizenship (EPIC voter card),
Krishak Bandhu ID No (you can look up…
Krishak Bandhu ID No (you can look up your Krishak Bandhu ID here ),
A photocopy of the AADHAAR card,
A photocopy of the AADHAAR card,
A PAN card,
A PAN card,
A self-attested photocopy of the up-to-date bank passbook…
A self-attested photocopy of the up-to-date bank passbook (Savings Bank/ Current Account at the branch where the subsidy will be credited and held under “lock-in” in the SRF Account).
Title Deed/ROR (Records of Right)/Lease Certificate/Rent Receipt for…
Title Deed/ROR (Records of Right)/Lease Certificate/Rent Receipt for the land,
A detailed project report,
A detailed project report,
Price quotations,
Price quotations,
A vetted plan & estimate for the CHC…
A vetted plan & estimate for the CHC shed etc.,
The organisation's resolution authorising the signatory of the…
The organisation's resolution authorising the signatory of the application.
2014-04-22
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for Rural Entrepreneurs to set up Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) of Farm Machinery through the online application process outlined below.
Registration Process:
Go to the official FMS registration portal and…
Go to the official FMS registration portal and choose “New Registration”.
Complete every compulsory field in the “Applicant Registration”…
Complete every compulsory field in the “Applicant Registration” form.
Check the details and choose “Sign Up”
Check the details and choose “Sign Up”. Application Process:
Go to the official FMS portal and choose…
Go to the official FMS portal and choose “Log in”.
Type in your Voter Card no and Password,…
Type in your Voter Card no and Password, pick the Season, and choose “Log In”.
Complete all compulsory fields of the application form
Complete all compulsory fields of the application form.
After the online application has been submitted, a…
After the online application has been submitted, a printout of it with the acknowledgement receipt, a recent passport-size photograph and the other prescribed documents (self-attested where needed) must be delivered to the office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture of the district within the set time.
Applicants may edit the specified field once after…
Applicants may edit the specified field once after submitting online, but only before the hard copy reaches the office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture of the district. After the hard copy is submitted, no edits are permitted.
Quote the serial number generated by the online…
Quote the serial number generated by the online application in all correspondence. Helpline Desk: 8336957298 (10.00 am to 6.00 pm) Note: Beneficiary farmers/entrepreneurs must apply online on the Matirkatha/ FMS portal once the scheme has been advertised in leading dailies and on the Departmental website.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- A beneficiary or his/her spouse will not be eligible to apply afresh before completion of 4(four) years from release last subsidy for any type of machinery under any Farm Mechanization scheme( FSSM, OTA-SFI, FMB/FMH & CHC) from the State under this Guidelines .
- An employee/retired employee of State Government, Statutory Bodies, Government Undertakings, Panchayats, Municipal Corporations/Municipalities, Local Bodies, Government Aided Educational Institutions etc. is not eligible.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.