Gujarat Tractor Sahay Yojana (AGR-50 — Assistance to Purchase Tractors)
State assistance of up to ₹1 lakh — 25% of the cost, whichever is lower — when a farmer buys a tractor, applied for on the iKhedut portal.
Run by: Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat
- Assistance
- 25% of cost, up to ₹1 lakh
- 2026-27 budget
- ₹800 crore
- 2026-27 window
- 27 Mar – 26 Apr 2026 (closed)
- Apply on
- iKhedut portal
Overview
Gujarat's Tractor Sahay Yojana, coded AGR-50, helps farmers buy a tractor by paying part of the cost. It began in 2011-12 with an allocation of ₹55 crore, and is paid from the state's own funds. It is applied for on the iKhedut portal along with other farm schemes.
In February 2026 Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said the 2026-27 budget provides ₹800 crore for tractor subsidies, the highest so far, and that the maximum assistance per tractor has been raised to ₹1 lakh (OMMCOM / IANS). Gujarat is described as the first state to set aside such a large amount just for the tractor component.
Reports state the support as 25% of the tractor's cost or ₹1 lakh, whichever is less (IANS, September 2025). Over the previous five years, more than 2 lakh farmers received tractor assistance, according to the minister.
For 2026-27 the iKhedut portal accepted applications from 27 March to 26 April 2026 for 148 components, including tractors (IANS). The minister said applications would be processed on a rolling basis, with eligible farmers paid after verification rather than waiting for the deadline. The window has closed for this year, so the next one is the next opportunity — watch iKhedut for the date.
What you get
The benefit as the state notifies it — nothing here is an estimate.
- Up to ₹1 lakh per tractor — 25% of the cost, whichever is lower.
- State-funded; a record ₹800 crore is provided for 2026-27.
- One online application on the iKhedut portal, alongside other farm-machinery schemes.
- Applications are processed on a rolling basis, so early applicants are not left waiting for the deadline.
Who is eligible
State schemes usually state their criteria as prose rather than a checklist. This is that prose, unpacked — the department’s verification is what decides.
You qualify if
- Farmer in Gujarat registered on the iKhedut portal and owning agricultural land
- Buying a tractor under the scheme's rules; the exact rate depends on the farmer's category and tractor size
- Final conditions — such as how often a farmer can claim and which tractor models qualify — are in the department's order for the year; read it on iKhedut before buying
Documents you need
Have these ready before you start — most rejections are a missing paper, not a missing right.
- Aadhaar card
- 7/12 and 8-A land records
- Bank account details
- Caste certificate (if applying under SC/ST)
- Tractor quotation or invoice from a dealer
How to apply
Fewer steps than a central scheme, and usually one office rather than a portal.
- 1
Register on iKhedut
Register yourself on ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in with Aadhaar authentication, or apply through your gram panchayat.
- 2
Apply when the window opens
The 2026-27 window was 27 March to 26 April 2026. Pick the tractor component under agriculture and submit the form with your documents.
- 3
Wait for approval before buying
Do not buy the tractor before the approval or order shown on your application. The rules on pre-approval can change by year.
- 4
Buy, submit the bill and claim the assistance
After approval, buy the tractor as the order allows and upload the invoice. The assistance is paid after verification, through DBT.
If something goes wrong
Missing from the list, or payment stuck — here is the channel the department itself publishes for it.
- First, the District Agriculture Officer (DAO) of your district, or the iKhedut helpdesk on the portal.
- For escalation, use SWAGAT: swagat.gujarat.gov.in, through the Collector's office.
Frequently asked questions
How much subsidy does a tractor get?
25% of the cost, up to ₹1 lakh, whichever is lower. The maximum was raised to ₹1 lakh, announced in February 2026.
Is the iKhedut window open now?
The 2026-27 window ran from 27 March to 26 April 2026 and has closed. Keep an eye on iKhedut for the next one.
How much has Gujarat set aside for tractors in 2026-27?
₹800 crore, the highest so far, according to the Agriculture Minister.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Wait for the approval or order on your iKhedut application. Do not pay the dealer before it, because the process has differed from year to year.
Is the money from the Centre?
No. The AGR-50 scheme is funded by the state government. The Centre's separate machinery scheme is SMAM.
Can I apply through my village panchayat?
Yes. Farmers can register themselves or apply through the gram panchayat, using Aadhaar authentication.
Facts checked against ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in on 4 October 2026. editorial policy.