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Jammu & Kashmir approves ₹13.76 crore farm mechanisation scheme
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🗓 16 Oct 2026, 09:16 AM
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The Jammu & Kashmir government has cleared a ₹13.76 crore plan to introduce mechanised equipment for farmers, aiming to boost agricultural productivity in the state.
The state cabinet of Jammu & Kashmir has given the green light to a farm mechanisation programme worth ₹13.76 crore. The scheme is intended to provide modern agricultural machinery to small and marginal farmers across the region, reducing reliance on manual labour and enhancing crop yields.
Under the plan, the state agriculture department will procure tractors, seed drills, harvesters and other equipment, which will be made available through subsidies or lease arrangements. Officials say the initiative aligns with the broader goal of modernising agriculture and improving farmers' income.
The approval comes as part of the government's ongoing efforts to address agrarian distress and promote sustainable farming practices in the mountainous terrain of Jammu and Kashmir. Implementation details, including the timeline for equipment distribution, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Stakeholders, including farmer unions and agricultural experts, have welcomed the move, noting that mechanisation can help mitigate labour shortages and increase efficiency during sowing and harvesting seasons.
Under the plan, the state agriculture department will procure tractors, seed drills, harvesters and other equipment, which will be made available through subsidies or lease arrangements. Officials say the initiative aligns with the broader goal of modernising agriculture and improving farmers' income.
The approval comes as part of the government's ongoing efforts to address agrarian distress and promote sustainable farming practices in the mountainous terrain of Jammu and Kashmir. Implementation details, including the timeline for equipment distribution, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Stakeholders, including farmer unions and agricultural experts, have welcomed the move, noting that mechanisation can help mitigate labour shortages and increase efficiency during sowing and harvesting seasons.