About this agriculture scheme
"Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM)" by the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal aims to provide financial support as subsidy to the small and marginal farmers of the State for purchase of power operated farm equipment/ machinery.
“Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM)” under the Farm Mechanization Umbrella Scheme, was launched on 5" December 2012 by the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal for extending financial support as subsidy to the small and marginal farmers of the State for purchase of power operated farm equipment/ machinery with the aim to facilitate mechanization in agriculture so as to ensure better productivity and minimization of cost of cultivation.
Features:
Area of Operation: The scheme is applicable uniformly throughout the State, except Kolkata district.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM) (FSSM) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Agriculture Department |
| Launch year | 2012 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · West Bengal |
| Official portal | wbfms.matirkatha.net (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Infra |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Pattern Of Assistance:
- Subsidy ranging from 50-60% of the indicative price of machinery subject to maximum ceiling of Rs. 3,00,000/- will be provided to the beneficiary.
Available Equipment:
- An exhaustive list of different farm machinery with subsidy limits is provided in Annexure-II (Page No. 33) based on Cost Norms and Pattern of Financial Assistance under Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization(SMAM). Available models of different farm machinery /implements as mentioned in Annexure-II along with indicative price will be published in Matirkatha portal by the SPMT before starting of online application of the beneficiary . However, No large machines like tractor, rice transplanter “above 4 rows”, combine harvester etc. will be provided under FSSM.
Note:
- No machine/equipment will be procured by the Government. The Government will only release subsidy as back ended subsidy against procurement by the beneficiaries as per their choice under FSSM with Bank Loan. The subsidy will be released through DBT mode to the beneficiaries for FSSM.
- The subsidy will only be applicable for purchase of farm machinery/equipment from the approved Farm machinery Manufacturers and Dealers as enlisted in the Departmental portal.
- A beneficiary or his/her spouse will not be eligible to apply afresh before completion of 4(four) years from release of the last subsidy for any type of machinery under any FSSM scheme from the State under this Guidelines.
Who qualifies
- Individual farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu (New) Scheme.
Or,
Groups like SKUS/PACS/FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG duly graded /LAMPS etc. approved/recognized by any Govt Institution/Departments.
- Minimum 0.5 (half) acre agricultural land (RoR) is required by the applicant for purchase of power tiller & solar photo-voltaic water pumping system under FSSM.
- The age of the beneficiary should be minimum 18 years at the time of application.
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.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Registration Process:
Step 01: Visit the official FMS portal and click on “New Registration”.
Step 02: Fill in all the mandatory details in “Applicant Registration” form.
Step 03: Verify all the details and click on “Sign Up”.
Application Process:
Step 01: Visit the official FMS portal and click on “Log in”.
Step 02: Enter Voter Card no, Password and select Season then click on “Log In”.
Step 03: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form.
Step 04: After successful submission of online application, hard copies of print out of the application with acknowledgement receipt, recent passport size photograph and other prescribed documents (self-attest, if required) will have to be submitted to the office of the Assistant Director of Agriculture of the concerned Block within the stipulated period.
Step 05: The applicant will get one time edit option in the specified field after submission of application through online mode but before submission of hard copy to the office of the Assistant Director of Agriculture of the concerned Block. No edit option will be allowed once hard copy is submitted.
Step 06: The serial number generated in the online application to be referred in all cases.
Helpline Desk: 8336957298 (10.00 am to 6.00 pm).
Note: Online application of beneficiary farmers/entrepreneurs will have to be done in Matirkatha/ FMS portal after due advertisement in leading dailies, Departmental website.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 05 Dec 2012 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM) by the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal aims to provide financial support as subsidy to the small and marginal farmers of the State for purchase of power operated farm equipment/ machinery.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Department Of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal has launched this scheme.
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Individual farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu (Natun) Scheme.
Or,
Groups like SKUS/PACS/FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG duly graded /LAMPS etc approved/recognized by any Govt. Institution/Departments.
How to avail the benefits of the scheme?
Bonafide farmers can apply online in Matirkatha/FMS portal after due advertisement in leading dailies, Departmental website: https://wbfms.matirkatha.net/applicants/sign_up . After successful submission of online application, hard copies of print out of the application with acknowledgement receipt, recent passport size photograph and other prescribed documents (self-attest, if required) will have to be submitted to the office of the Assistant Director of Agriculture of the concerned Block within the stipulated period.
What is the mode of selection of beneficiaries?
Computerized lottery/random selection ( GP wise) of valid applications will be done for preparation of priority list by the DLSC with the help of the IT Personnel engaged for software maintenance to give equal opportunity to all the applicants within the GP.
Is there any fee or charges for the scheme?
No, there are no charges to apply for this scheme.
Is there any age restriction?
The age of the beneficiary should be minimum 18 years at the time of application.
Is there any priority for female applicants?
No.
Is there any income criteria for the farmers to be eligible for this scheme?
No, there is no specific income criteria for the farmers to be eligible for this scheme.
Whether an employee/retired employee of State Government/Statutory Bodies/Government Undertakings are eligible to apply?
No, an employee/retired employee of State Government/Statutory Bodies/Government Undertakings are not eligible to apply.
How will the subsidy be released to the beneficiary?
The subsidy will be released to the bank A/C of the respective beneficiaries through DBT mode.
What is the pattern of assistance?
Subsidy ranging from 50-60% of the indicative price of machinery subject to maximum ceiling of Rs. 3,00,000/- will be provided to the beneficiary.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines matirkatha.net (PDF)
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