<h1>India Launches Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization to Boost Farm Machinery Access for Small Farmers.</h1> The Ministry of Agriculture in India has introduced a new strategy to enhance farm mechanization during the 12th Five Year Plan through a dedicated Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization. This initiative focuses on increasing access to farm machinery for small and marginal farmers, particularly in regions with low farm power availability. Key components include custom hiring facilities, financial assistance for machinery procurement, and the establishment of farm machinery banks. The plan also emphasizes training, post-harvest technology, and the promotion of high-tech equipment hubs to boost productivity and ownership of farm equipment among farmers in eastern and northeastern India.