The scheme is aimed at doubling farm income in Assam in line with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Under the CMSGUY: The Way Ahead, massive investments are proposed in rural areas over five years to achieve complete rural empowerment through a saturation model. This model covers each revenue village with focused interventions in direct economic activities, logistic support including market linkages, and community support.
Objective
The mission is to double the farm income and empower rural areas by investing in critical sectors such as:
• Fishery Mission
• Milk Mission
• Organic Mission
• Land Management and Conservation Mission
• Sericulture, Khadi and Cottage Industry Mission
• Road and Broadband Connectivity
• Semi-Processing, Processing and Market Linkages
• Youth-Yoga-Sports Mission
• e-Gram Mission (via Village Knowledge Centres)
Benefits
• The scheme enhances farm mechanisms and facilitates double-cropping.
• One tractor unit (tractor with accessories) is provided to a selected beneficiary group at a subsidized rate.
• A 70% subsidy is offered, subject to a maximum of 5.5 lahks based on the lowest price in the government-notified list.
• Benefits extend to groups of 8 to 10 actual adult farmers from the same village.
Eligibility
• Benefit provided to any group of 8 to 10 actual adult farmers from the same village
• The group must have a common bank account and apply jointly with all signatures and details of land and crops
• Only one member per family is allowed
Exclusions
• Government employees are not eligible
• The scheme is not available for individual farmers
Application Process
Offline
• Visit the nearest Agriculture Department office
• Request the application form for Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana
• Fill out the form with the required details
• Attach all necessary documents
• Submit the completed form to the Agriculture Department
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Residence Certificate
• Passport Size Photograph
• Mobile Number
• Email ID
• Income Certificate
• Age Proof
• Bank Account Details
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the benefit to farmers with this scheme?
A: It provides a tractor unit at a subsidized rate and enhances farm mechanisms for double-cropping.
Q: What is the mission of this scheme?
A: The mission is to double farm income in Assam through rural empowerment and focused investments.
Q: What are the aims of this scheme in 5 years?
A: To achieve complete rural empowerment and double the farm income using a saturation model.
Q: Do the farmers have to pay the full amount for the tractor?
A: No, a 70% subsidy is provided, reducing the cost.
Q: What is the subsidy rate available to the applicant?
A: A 70% subsidy subject to a maximum of 5.5 lahks.
Q: Who can avail this scheme?
A: A group of 8 to 10 actual adult farmers from the same village with a common bank account.
Q: How many members can take part from one family?
A: Only one member per family is allowed.
Q: What type of bank account should the farmers have?
A: A common bank account for the entire applicant group.
Q: Does the applicant group have the right to choose the brand and model out of the notified list by the State Govt?
A: No, the selection is based on the government-notified list ensuring the lowest approved price.
Q: What is the minimum rental period to provide the tractor?
A: The scheme details specify a minimum rental period, as determined by the State Govt notifications.