The Tamil Nadu Government provides generous subsidies for micro-irrigation systems (drip and sprinkler) and agricultural machinery to promote water efficiency.
Subsidy rates:
- Small and Marginal Farmers (up to 5 acres): 100% full subsidy (completely free equipment).
- Other Farmers: 75% government subsidy.
- Farm Machinery (Tractors, power tillers, transplanters, rotavators): 40% to 50% capital subsidy under the Agricultural Mechanization Scheme.
How to apply:
- Apply via the official 'Uzhavan App' or the TN Agri portal (tnagrisnet.tn.gov.in).
- Contact the Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA) or Assistant Director of Horticulture (ADH) at your taluk block.
Required documents:
- Land Patta, Chitta, and Village Adangal.
- Small/Marginal Farmer Certificate issued by the Tahsildar.
- Proof of water source (Well/Borewell and electricity service connection).
- Aadhaar card, photograph, and bank passbook.