Hyderabad, March 26 (RAHNUMA): The Government of India’s Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) 2025–26 is driving a significant shift towards modern farming in Jangaon district, enabling farmers especially small and marginal to access advanced agricultural equipment at subsidized rates.
With a total outlay of Rs.2.73 crore, the scheme has sanctioned benefits to 334 farmers, approving machinery worth Rs.88 lakh. So far, 138 farmers have received equipment, enhancing farm efficiency and reducing dependency on manual labor.
Modern implements such as rotavators, cultivators, sprayers, straw balers, and power weeders are helping farmers cut costs, save time, and improve productivity.
Devaruppula mandal has set an example in effective implementation. A mandal-level committee led by the Mandal Agriculture Officer, along with MPDO and Tahsildar, ensured transparency in beneficiary selection.
Farmers owning at least one acre qualified for heavy machinery, while even those with less land were eligible for smaller equipment. Subsidies of 50% are extended to SC, ST, women, and small / marginal farmers, while others receive 40%.
In Chilpur mandal, distribution of tractor-mounted implements has reduced workload and expanded cultivation capacity. Training programmes have further helped farmers use machinery efficiently.
FARMERS SHARE POSITIVE IMPACT
K. Sirisha, a farmer from Malkapur, said the rotavator she received reduced land preparation time and costs, improving crop yield.
K. Sampath Raju from Ghanpur Station noted that the scheme eased labor burden for small farmers.
B. Ram Singh from Chinna Pendyal highlighted improved speed, accuracy and cost savings, calling it a step towards modern agriculture.
By addressing labor shortages and promoting mechanization, SMAM 2025–26 is strengthening the rural economy and making farming more profitable, marking a steady transition towards technology-driven agriculture.
