New Subsidy Scheme for Cotton Farmers in Maharashtra: Up to ₹75,000 Assistance
By jayesh chouhan 2026-07-24 12:39:20
New Subsidy Scheme for Cotton Farmers in Maharashtra
Jalgaon: The Agriculture Department has launched a significant scheme for cotton farmers under the 'Cotton Productivity Mission 2026-27'. The initiative aims to minimize post-harvest losses, ensure better utilization of cotton stalks, and promote modern technology and mechanization in farming. Under the scheme, eligible farmers will receive attractive subsidies for purchasing biochar units and cotton shredders. District Superintendent Agriculture Officer Kurban Tadvi has urged farmers to apply online promptly via the MahaDBT portal.
The scheme places special emphasis on producing biochar from cotton residues to increase soil carbon content and improve fertility. Farmers will receive a subsidy covering 50% of the total cost or a maximum of ₹10,000 (whichever is lower) for purchasing a biochar unit. This will not only ensure better management of agricultural waste but also help reduce production costs and promote sustainable farming.
Additionally, financial assistance will be provided for purchasing cotton shredder machines, which cut cotton stalks into small pieces. Farmers belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) will receive a subsidy of 50% of the machine's cost, up to a maximum of ₹75,000. Meanwhile, farmers from the general category will receive assistance of 40%, up to a maximum of ₹60,000. The scheme applies to individual farmers as well as farmer groups, Farmer Producer Companies (FPOs), and agricultural cooperative societies.
The Agriculture Department has clarified that beneficiaries for both schemes will be selected on a 'first-come, first-served' basis; therefore, eligible farmers should not delay their applications. However, availing a bank loan is mandatory to benefit from the scheme, as the subsidy is loan-linked. Furthermore, farmers who have previously received a subsidy for the same equipment under any other government scheme will not be eligible for this scheme. For further information regarding the application process or the scheme, farmers can contact the office of their respective Taluka Agriculture Officer.
