Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for Rural Entrepreneurs to set up Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) of Farm Machinery
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme is run by the Agriculture Department of the Government of West Bengal. It helps rural entrepreneurs set up Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs) where farmers can rent farm machinery instead of buying it. The scheme provides credit-linked financial support to make it easier for entrepreneurs to start these centres and help farmers access modern farming equipment.
What You Get
- Credit-linked subsidy to reduce the cost of setting up a Custom Hiring Centre
- Financial assistance to purchase farm machinery and equipment
- Opportunity to earn income by providing machinery rental services to farmers
- Support for rural entrepreneurship and agricultural mechanization
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Must be a rural entrepreneur or resident of rural West Bengal
- Should have basic knowledge or experience in agriculture or machinery operation
- Must be able to provide land or space for setting up the centre
- Should have a valid bank account
- Applicants must meet the credit eligibility requirements of the lending bank
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Income Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Land Ownership Document
- 5. Business Plan
- 6. Agricultural Training Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- West Bengal
- Category
- Agriculture
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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