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Adoption of Farm Machines in a region depends greatly on socio economic condition of farmers. A survey was conducted in Dediapada taluka, Narmada District, Gujarat to assess their socio-economic status and their effect on mechanisation level. The maximum, minimum and average values of mechanization index are 78, 7 and 24, respectively. The mechanization tool level (MTL), which indicates percentage of mechanization used for particular farming operation in Dediapada region were 40% for tillage, 11 % for sowing, 18 % for intercultural, 35% for spraying, 22 % for weeding, 14 % for harvesting and 33 % for threshing. This paper also discusses future strategies for enhancement of mechanization in region.