Punjab is a state that is known as the granary of India. It is because Punjab contributes a large number of food grains, in which wheat and rice are the highest in quantity, to our country. The primary occupation in most of the Punjab is agriculture, and around 80% of the land is used for agricultural purposes. The state government also promote agriculture in Punjab, and they release many types of schemes for the state farmers. Recently, the registration process for paddy straw management machines has started under the Agri Machinery Subsidy scheme.
The registration process has already started from the 1st of April, and applicants can apply till 24th of April 2026. Application forms are invited for those Farmers who want a subsidy on paddy straw management machines. Interested farmers can apply for this subsidy through the online portal agrimachinerypb.com. This scheme will help farmers to purchase new and modern agricultural Machinery on subsidized rate.
Agri Machinery Subsidy Scheme
The scheme is started by the agriculture and farmer welfare department of Punjab, which comes under the CRM/NMAM scheme of the central government. Under this scheme, farmers will get a subsidy on the purchase of paddy straw management machines. Farmers buy modern Machinery then it will eliminate crop residue burning, also known as parali. Burning parali is the main root cause of air pollution in North India. When the farmers of Punjab use modern technology and new equipments then they will use this parali and sell it into the open market. So, all the interested farmers who want to apply for the Agri Machinery Subsidy scheme in Punjab, follow the process and apply before the last date.
Agri Machinery Subsidy Details
Subsidy will be by two ways. When any farmer uses machinery for their own use, then they will get a subsidy all 50%. A group of farmers can use this machinery, and they will get a subsidy of up to 80%. All category farmers, like general and reserved, are eligible for the scheme, and all get a subsidy on the purchase of agricultural Machinery. The Punjab government has already distribute crore rupees in the form of subsidies to Farmers.
Eligible Machinery List
- Super Straw Management System
- Happy seeder
- Super Seeder
- Paddy Straw Shredder / Mulcher
- Smart Seeder
- Self-Propelled Combine Harvester
- Track Trolley
- Rotavator 10 feet
- DSR Drill
- Baler
- Surface Seeder
- Potato Planter Automatic
- Rake
- Zero Till Drill
- Reversible Plough
- Bund Former (Pto Operated) (Tractor ( Above 35 Bhp)
- Shrub Master/ Rotary Slasher
- Tractor 60hp and Above
- Laser Land Leveller
- Harrow (Tractor ( Above 35 Bhp)
- Pneumatic Planter
- Knapsack/Foot/Battery operated
- Aluminium Ladder/Ladder
- Ridger
- Power Operated Sprayer
- Paddy Straw Chopper (Trailed)
- Cage Wheel Tractor (Above 35 Bhp)
- Solar Powered Knapsack Sprayer
- Garden Hand Tools -(All Manual)
- Disc Plow
- Smart Seeder 14 Tine
- Power Weeder (Engine Operated)
agrimachinerypb Registration
If you are interested in this scheme, you have to visit the official website. As we already told you, on the purchase of Agricultural Machinery, you will get a subsidy from 50% to 80%. The complete process step by step is explained:-
- Firstly, you have to visit the official website www.agrimachinerypb.com.
- On the home page, you will see the login section for Agree Machinery. When you choose this option, you have to log in with your username and password. You can choose the second option, to log in with OTP.
- After successful login, you have to select the machinery on which you want to apply.
- Now you have to fill in all the required details like land records, bank account details and your personal information in the application form.
- To support your application, you have to upload all your necessary documents, which are already mentioned on the official portal.
- Before submission, cross-check all your details and then click on the submit button. Submit your application form before the 24th of April 2026, which is the last date.
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Benefits of the scheme
- The primary benefit of this scheme is that it will reduce the machinery cost. After subsidy, the Machinery cost is very low, and it is easily affordable for small and marginal formats.
- New technology and new Machinery help to improve soil Health when the organic matter goes back into the soil.
- If you have a special type of machinery, then you can rent it out and earn a good amount of money.
- Burning Parali is an offence and anyone found then they have to face serious consequences.
- It will help to contribute to clear environment and maintain better air quality in Punjab.
Helpline Details
- For any type of query or question related to agricultural machinery subsidy, you can contact the officials at agrimachinerypb.help@gmail.com.
- You can also contact the Chief Agriculture Officer of your District.
- Can also contact the Punjab agriculture and former welfare department helpline