Updated: 4 October 2026
Arunachal Pradesh does subsidise tractors, and it does so mainly through its own state programme, the Chief Minister's Agriculture Mechanisation Programme (CMAMP), not only through the central SMAM scheme. A secondary source lists a fixed subsidy of ₹5.00 lakh on a 45 HP tractor under CMAMP. The model is a front-end subsidy: 45 percent from the government, 45 percent as a bank loan and the rest paid by the farmer.
Rates below come from a scheme summary site, a news report on the programme and the central SMAM guidelines. The Directorate of Agriculture has the final word on current rates and forms. The national picture is on the tractor subsidy overview.
Which schemes pay on a tractor here
- CMAMP (state programme): fixed rupee subsidy per machine, whatever the price of the machine. The tractor line is the biggest after the combine harvester.
- SMAM (central): the 2018-19 guidelines give tractor subsidy by PTO HP band, and treat beneficiaries of North Eastern states in the higher 50 percent group. The Centre funds Himalayan and North Eastern states at 90 percent against 60 percent elsewhere.
- Whether the two can be combined on one tractor is not stated in the sources. Ask the District Agriculture Officer before buying.
CMAMP: fixed subsidy per machine
| Machine | Subsidy per machine |
|---|---|
| Tractor (45 HP) | ₹5.00 lakh |
| Combine paddy harvester | ₹15.00 lakh |
| Mini combine harvester | ₹4.20 lakh |
| Paddy transplanter | ₹1.50 lakh |
| Reaper | ₹1.32 lakh |
| Power tiller (10 HP and above) | ₹0.85 lakh |
| Water pump set (10 HP) | ₹0.35 lakh |
| Rotary tillers, power sprayers, winnowers and similar | ₹0.15 to ₹0.70 lakh |
The programme model is 45 percent subsidy, 45 percent bank loan and the balance from the beneficiary. A March 2022 report names State Bank of India, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank and the Arunachal Pradesh Cooperative Apex Bank as the lending banks.
SMAM central ceilings (2018-19 guideline)
These are the maximum subsidy per machine in the 2018-19 revision. The first column applies to SC, ST, small and marginal farmers, women and beneficiaries of North Eastern states, at 50 percent. The second applies to others, at 40 percent. Later revisions were not confirmed.
| Machine | 50 percent group, maximum | 40 percent group, maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor 2WD, 8 to 20 PTO HP | ₹2.00 lakh | ₹1.60 lakh |
| Tractor 4WD, 8 to 20 PTO HP | ₹2.25 lakh | ₹1.80 lakh |
| Tractor 2WD, above 20 to 40 PTO HP | ₹2.50 lakh | ₹2.00 lakh |
| Tractor 4WD, above 20 to 40 PTO HP | ₹3.00 lakh | ₹2.40 lakh |
| Tractor 2WD, above 40 to 70 PTO HP | ₹4.25 lakh | ₹3.40 lakh |
| Tractor 4WD, above 40 to 70 PTO HP | ₹5.00 lakh | ₹4.00 lakh |
| Power tiller, below 8 BHP | ₹0.65 lakh | ₹0.50 lakh |
| Power tiller, 8 BHP and above | ₹0.85 lakh | ₹0.70 lakh |
A secondary guide for Arunachal adds that compact tractors under 25 HP and power tillers of 8 to 12 HP suit the hill terraces. That is a guide's view and not a scheme rule.
Who can apply
- CMAMP lists all farmers, self help groups, cooperative societies, FPOs and entrepreneurs, plus the district agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries offices.
- Applicants must be first-time buyers of a tractor or farm machine, with no earlier ownership by the members or their families.
- The area must have adequate after-sales service for the machine.
Documents
- Aadhaar card
- Permanent Resident Certificate
- Bank account details
- A registered mobile number
For the SMAM route, a guide adds land or lease papers, a passport photograph and a caste certificate for SC and ST applicants.
How to apply
- Meet the nearest District Agricultural Officer, Agriculture Development Officer or Agriculture Field Assistant.
- Fill the offline CMAMP application form.
- Attach the documents above and submit them for verification by the officers.
- For SMAM, a guide describes registration on agrimachinery.nic.in with Aadhaar and mobile number, choosing the machine and Arunachal Pradesh, uploading documents, picking an empanelled dealer, getting a sanction letter from the district agriculture office, buying, submitting proof and receiving DBT. Follow the screen if its labels differ.
The sources do not describe a selection method such as lottery or first come, and do not give the purchase window, bill upload or inspection steps for CMAMP. Ask the district office for them.
Dates and scale
No current application window is published in the sources. In March 2022 the Chief Minister said ₹91 crore had been released against a target of ₹120 crore, and 44 tractors and 22 power tillers were handed over at a Kisan Mela in Roing. The same report said an online application system and a call centre were being developed. Whether they are live now is not confirmed.
Contact
- Helpline: 0360-2244252
- Office: Director of Agriculture, Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhavan, D-Sector, Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh 791110
Before you buy
With a 45 percent bank loan in the model, the loan decides how much you carry. Check prices on the tractor price list, the on-road price tool and the EMI calculator, and read about tractor loans. Find sellers on tractor dealers, look at implements, and try the subsidy finder.
Sources
- govtschemes.in, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Agriculture Mechanisation Scheme (secondary source for CMAMP rates, eligibility, documents, helpline)
- EastMojo, 11 March 2022, Kisan Mela at Roing (news report on the 45 percent subsidy, banks and tractors distributed)
- Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, SMAM guidelines revised 2018-19 (agrimachinery.nic.in)
- IIFL, SMAM in Arunachal Pradesh (secondary source for portal registration steps)