A rotavator, a seed drill, or a power tiller can change a small farmer’s whole season — but these machines cost lakhs of rupees. This is where the UP Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana 2026 comes in. The Uttar Pradesh government is giving subsidy on modern farm machinery, and a fresh booking round is open right now.
In this article we will tell you everything about this scheme, step by step. You will learn how much subsidy you can get, what token money means, how the booking process works, how the e-lottery picks beneficiaries, which machines are covered, and which documents you need. At the end, the FAQ section answers the most common questions farmers ask. Let us understand everything, one point at a time.
Scheme at a Glance (Quick Facts)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | UP Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana 2026 |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Subsidy | 40% to 80% on modern agricultural machinery |
| Running under | Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) and crop residue management (CRM) |
| Token money | Rs 2,500 or Rs 5,000 — refundable security deposit |
| Eligibility | Farmers of Uttar Pradesh registered on the departmental portal; priority to small/marginal, SC/ST and women farmers |
| Official portal | agriculture.up.gov.in |
| Payment | DBT to the Aadhaar-linked bank account |
What Is the UP Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana 2026?
The UP Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana 2026 is the Uttar Pradesh government’s farm mechanisation scheme. It runs under two programmes — the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) and crop residue management (CRM). The goal is simple: help farmers buy modern agricultural machinery at a much lower cost, saving time and labour while improving yield.
Booking rounds under the scheme are announced periodically. A new booking round is currently open, so farmers who want machinery this season should complete their booking on the official portal within the announced window. Always check the live status on agriculture.up.gov.in before applying.
How Much Subsidy Will You Get?
Under the UP Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana 2026, the subsidy ranges from 40% to 80% of the machine’s cost, depending on the type of machine and the farmer’s category. Small and marginal farmers, SC/ST farmers, and women farmers generally get the higher end of this range.
The exact subsidy amount is fixed per machine in the scheme’s approved list. The subsidy is transferred directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT after you buy the machine and upload the bill.
Token Money Explained — What You Pay to Book
Token money is a refundable security deposit you pay at the time of booking. It is NOT a fee — it is refunded as per the scheme guidelines. It exists to stop fake bookings.
| Subsidy on the machine | Token money |
|---|---|
| Rs 10,001 to Rs 1,00,000 | Rs 2,500 |
| Above Rs 1,00,000 | Rs 5,000 |
You pay the token money online during booking. Once payment succeeds, you get an SMS confirmation. Only one booking token per mobile number is allowed.
How the e-Lottery Works
Each district gets a fixed target of machines. When bookings exceed the target, beneficiaries are chosen through an e-lottery conducted under a district committee chaired by the District Magistrate — fully transparent, no recommendations work. Selected farmers get an SMS. If not selected, the token money is refunded as per rules.
How to Book — Step-by-Step Process
Step 1 — Register: Open agriculture.up.gov.in and complete farmer registration.
Step 2 — Choose yantra booking: Select the yantra booking/token option for the current round.
Step 3 — District and registration number: Choose your district, enter your registration number.
Step 4 — Choose the machine: Select from the approved list; the subsidy amount is displayed.
Step 5 — Fill details: Enter name, Aadhaar, and Aadhaar-linked mobile number carefully.
Step 6 — Pay token money online: Rs 2,500 or Rs 5,000 as per the slab.
Step 7 — SMS confirmation: Save the booking token SMS.
Step 8 — E-lottery (if needed): Wait for the selection SMS.
Step 9 — Buy the machine: Purchase from an authorised dealer with a proper bill.
Step 10 — Upload the bill: Upload the purchase bill on the portal (within 10 days for machines with subsidy up to Rs 10,000).
Step 11 — Subsidy via DBT: After verification, the subsidy reaches your Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Who Is Eligible?
- The applicant must be a farmer of Uttar Pradesh
- Registered on the department’s portal
- Priority to small and marginal farmers, SC/ST farmers, and women farmers
- Bank account linked with Aadhaar (DBT)
- Land papers (khasra/khatauni) available
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank passbook copy (Aadhaar-linked account)
- Passport-size photo
- Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Land papers (khasra/khatauni)
Which Machines Are Covered?
- Farm Machinery Banks and Custom Hiring Centres
- Agricultural drones for spraying and crop monitoring
- Crop residue management machines — combine harvester with Super SMS, pneumatic planters, maize shellers
- Crop protection equipment — power sprayers and dusters
- Oil extraction units and mini rice mills
- Small warehouses, sugarcane planters and weeders
- Rotavators, power tillers, seed drills, threshers, laser land levelers
Mistakes to Avoid
1. Wrong mobile number — all SMS including e-lottery selection come on it.
2. Late bill upload — within 10 days for machines with subsidy up to Rs 10,000.
3. Middlemen and agents — booking is free apart from refundable token money. Never pay any agent.
4. Waiting till the last day — book early, portal traffic is heavy near closing.
5. Buying before selection — buy only after selection is confirmed by SMS.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the UP Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana 2026?
It is the Uttar Pradesh government’s farm mechanisation scheme under SMAM and CRM, giving 40% to 80% subsidy on modern agricultural machinery.
2. How much subsidy can I get?
Between 40% and 80% of the machine’s cost, depending on machine type and your category.
3. Where do I book?
On the official portal agriculture.up.gov.in — register, choose the machine, and pay token money online.
4. What is token money and is it refunded?
A refundable security deposit — Rs 2,500 or Rs 5,000 as per the subsidy slab, refunded per scheme guidelines.
5. How does the e-lottery work?
If bookings exceed the district target, a computerised e-lottery under the District Magistrate’s committee selects beneficiaries; selected farmers get an SMS.
6. Can I make more than one booking from one mobile number?
No — one booking token per mobile number; use blood relatives’ Aadhaar-linked numbers if needed.
7. Which documents are needed?
Aadhaar card, bank passbook copy, passport-size photo, Aadhaar-linked mobile number, and land papers.
8. How do I receive the subsidy?
Directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT after bill upload and verification.
9. Are agricultural drones covered?
Yes — agricultural drones, Farm Machinery Banks, Custom Hiring Centres and many more machines are covered.
10. Do I need to pay any agent?
No. Booking is free apart from refundable token money. Never pay any agent fee — it is fraud.
Note: GramSuvidha is a private information portal, not a government website. Before applying or making any payment decision, please verify all details on the official portal agriculture.up.gov.in.
