Distribution Of Tractor Unit Under CMSGUY

DETAILS The "Distribution of Tractor Unit" Scheme is a Component under the Umbrella Scheme of "Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojna (CMSGUY)" by the Govt. of Assam. CMSGUY is a village development scheme launched by Hon'ble Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 5th February 2017 in Guwahati. The scheme is being implemented in a mega mission mode in all villages of Assam. CMSGUY will be implemented through a saturation model by covering each revenue village through focused interventions in direct economic activities, logistic support including market linkages, and community support.  The main objective of the "Distribution of Tractor Unit" scheme is to revive the agricultural sector and help in doubling the farmer’s income by 2022. Under the new revised tractor scheme, the government will provide one tractor along with some necessary accessories in each revenue village at subsidized rates. The state govt. will distribute approx 10,109 tractors in the first phase. This tractor distribution scheme will cover all 26,000 villages of the entire state in a phase-wise manner. A group of 8-10 people who are actual adult farmers can apply to this scheme. The state govt. has allotted ₹ 1,000 Crore for the successful implementation of this scheme. BENEFITS Provision of Subsidy: 70% subsidy will be provided to the selected groups on the price of the tractor, and its accessories including implements (as opted by the beneficiary group) subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,50,000. 20% of the total price will be a bank loan. 10% of the total price will be the beneficiary share. Provided that subsidy will be admissible on the lowest price of the tractor in the Govt. notified list of tractors for the category (HP range) concerned. Similarly, the lowest approved prices of implements, if and as opted, will be applicable for subsidy on implements. The group will provide tractors to the farmers on a rental basis.  Tractor Unit: Each tractor unit shall consist of one tractor (35 to 50 HP) with standard accessories and Matching Implements (as opted by beneficiary group) as follows - Standard Accessories (1 Set): a) Trailering Hook; Matching Implements (Optional): a) Rotavator (1) Standard Accessories (1 Set): b) Stabilizer Assembly; Matching Implements (Optional): b) Disc Harrow (1) Standard Accessories (1 Set): c) Hitch Assembly; Matching Implements (Optional): c) Cultivator (1) Standard Accessories (1 Set): d) Hood; Matching Implements (Optional): d) Trailer (1) Standard Accessories (1 Set): e) Tool kit; Matching Implements (Optional): e) Cage Wheel (1 Pair)  Choice of the Applicant Groups: All the applicant groups who have already applied for the tractor unit will be required to furnish their choice as under: a) Whether they will avail bank finance for the beneficiary share: Yes/No. b) Name of the brand and model out of the list notified by the State Govt. c) Names of the implements out of the 5 (five) implements. (NOTE: The applicant group is free to choose all/any/none of the implements. The subsidy at the rate of 70% will be available to the applicant group on the total cost of the tractor unit so opted subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,50,000.)  Duration of Service: The group shall be liable to provide tractor units (fully or partially as per the need of the farmer) to the farmers of the village on a rental basis for a minimum period of five years at a reasonable rate which may be fixed by the District Level Committee (DLC). ELIGIBILITY A group of 8-10 members who are the actual adult farmers of the same village. The group should have a common bank account and will apply jointly with the signatures of each member on the application form preferably along with particulars of land and crops cultivated. The applicant group should not have more than one member from one family.  NOTE: The scheme benefits cannot be availed by individuals.