Crop Residue Management (CRM) Scheme
50-80% subsidy on stubble management machinery to stop paddy straw burning in North India.
About this scheme
The Central Sector Scheme on Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue operates in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and NCT of Delhi to curb paddy straw burning and the resulting air pollution. It funds in-situ machinery such as the Happy Seeder, Super Seeder, Smart Seeder, Surface Seeder, Paddy Straw Chopper, Mulcher, Rotary Slasher, Zero Till Drill and Super Straw Management System for combine harvesters. From 2023-24 it also supports ex-situ management through balers and rakes and links farmers to biomass-based industry. Machines are provided to individuals and, at higher subsidy, to Custom Hiring Centres.
Benefits
- 50% subsidy on crop residue machinery for individual farmers
- 80% subsidy for Custom Hiring Centres set up by cooperative societies, FPOs, Panchayats and registered farmer societies
- Support for balers and rakes for ex-situ straw collection
- Machinery available on rent through Custom Hiring Centres at low cost
- Avoids stubble burning penalties and improves soil organic carbon
Who can apply
- Farmers in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and NCT of Delhi
- Cooperative societies, FPOs, registered farmer societies and Gram Panchayats for CHCs
- Entrepreneurs setting up Custom Hiring Centres in notified districts
- Applicant must have valid land records or society registration
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Land record (jamabandi / khatauni)
- Bank passbook
- Society or FPO registration certificate for CHC applicants
- Machine invoice with serial number and geo-tagged photograph
How to apply
- 1Apply on the state agriculture department portal during the notified window
- 2Selection through draw of lots where applications exceed targets
- 3Permit or approval letter issued for the selected machine
- 4Purchase from an empanelled manufacturer and upload the invoice
- 5Physical verification and DBT release of subsidy
Important dates
- Application window
- Usually opens May to July, before the paddy harvest season
Available in: All India
Visit the official portal