Sustainable Technology Grant 2026
Financial assistance for small-to-medium farms adopting IoT soil sensors and precision agriculture tools.
Max Funding
Rs 40,00,000
Deadline: 30 Days Left
Scheme Overview
The Sustainable Technology Grant 2026 is designed to accelerate the adoption of modern, data-driven agricultural practices across the country. By subsidizing the cost of hardware such as IoT soil moisture sensors, automated drip irrigation controllers, and drone-based crop monitoring systems, the government aims to increase crop yields while significantly reducing water and fertilizer wastage.
This initiative is part of the broader "Smart Farming for a Sustainable Future" mandate and is administered by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare.
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Land Ownership
Applicant must own or lease agricultural land. Total farm size must not exceed 500 acres.
Income Limit
Annual turnover from agricultural activities must be less than Rs 5 Crore.
Technology Type
Funding is only applicable for verified IoT sensors and automation hardware.
Prior Grants
Applicants who received central tech grants in the last 3 years are ineligible.
Required Documents
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Land Registration Documents / Lease Agreement
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Aadhaar Card & PAN Card of Applicant
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Bank Account Details (Cancelled Cheque)
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Detailed Quotation from Authorized Hardware Vendor
Ministry of Agriculture
Government of India