Farm mechanization has immensely contributed towards increased agricultural production through timely farm operations such as tillage, sowing and harvesting etc. Considering the enthusiastic response of the farmers to the ideas of farm mechanization, CSIR-CMERI has developed a Swaraj Tractor, which is most suitable for small and medium land holdings.

Development of Agriculture machinery to suit indigenous needs and conditions has been a continuing activity of CSIR-CMERI. With continuous demand of tractors for farm mechanization CSIR-CMERI developed design know-how of 35 HP Tractor and released the know-how to M/s International Tractors Limited, Hoshiarpur for commercialization during 2002 as Sonalika Tractor. The tractor is suitable for medium and large land holdings.