Telangana Farmers Get Rs 3 Lakh Subsidy: Farm Mechanization Scheme Relaunched!

• Telangana's Congress government relaunches the Agricultural Mechanization Scheme, offering up to Rs. 3,00,000 in subsidies to farmers.
• A budget of Rs. 100-101.93 crore is allocated for FY 2025-26 to provide 1.31 lakh units of machinery at subsidized prices.
• The scheme aims to reduce cultivation costs, increase farmer income, and address labor shortages by providing modern equipment like tractors and harvesters.
• Small, marginal, women, SC/ST farmers receive 50% subsidy, while general farmers get 40-50%, with priority given to these groups.
• Farmers can apply via farmmech.telangana.gov.in or District Agriculture Officer; Aadhaar, land ownership, and bank details are required.

Why It Matters: Telangana farmers gain new hope with the reintroduction of the Farm Mechanization Scheme, boosting productivity and income.