DBT Scheme for Farm Mechanization & Implements

Why it matters

Gives farmers a direct cash subsidy into their bank account when they buy tillers, harvesters, seed drills or other farm machinery, making mechanization affordable.

What you get

Under this Direct Benefit Transfer scheme, eligible farmers in Odisha can purchase agricultural machinery and equipment such as power tillers, harvesters, seed drills and other implements with a portion of the cost reimbursed directly to their bank account, generally once during their lifetime for major equipment categories. A dedicated DBT cell within the Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment Department works with six partner banks to offer farmers interest-free bridge loans on the subsidy amount for up to three months, helping cover the upfront cost while the subsidy is processed. From 12 November 2025, e-RUPI vouchers have been extended for all farm machinery purchases with subsidy value up to Rs 1,00,000 per category through onboarded dealers, and a new FM-DBT Portal is set to go live from FY 2026-27 to streamline applications further.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmer cultivating land in Odisha
• Has not already availed subsidy for the same machinery category previously
• Purchase made through an empanelled/onboarded dealer

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply on the farm machinery DBT portal (or FM-DBT Portal from FY 2026-27)

2. 2

   Select equipment and dealer from the approved list

3. 3

   Subsidy/e-RUPI voucher credited or adjusted at point of purchase after verification

Documents required

• Land record (RoR)
• Aadhaar and bank account details
• Dealer quotation/invoice