The “Naye Fal Bagecho Ki Sthapana” under the Agriculture Department of the Rajasthan government aims to increase farmers’ income through high-value fruit cultivation. It provides financial support and subsidies to facilitate establishing new orchards.
Important Points
- It is mandatory to install drip plants in gardens.
- Fruit plants are provided only after establishing the drip plant.
- Tribal area farmers are exempt from drip requirements for areas less than 0.4-hectare.
- Subsidies apply for saplings purchased from Accredited/Government/Agricultural University nurseries.
- Payment is made via DBT after physical verification.
Benefits
- Common interval crops: Max grant 50% of unit cost, up to Rs. 30,000/- per hectare.
- Intensive horticultural orchards: Max grant 40% of unit cost, up to Rs. 40,000/- per hectare.
- Area: Minimum 0.4 hectares and maximum 4.0 hectares.
- Small/marginal farmers are eligible for an additional 25% grant.
Eligibility
- Applicant should be a farmer and a native of Rajasthan.
- Must own agricultural land and have irrigation sources.
- Land between 0.4 and 4 hectares.
- For SC/ST and tribal areas, minimum area limit is 0.2 hectares.
Application Process
Link: TAD Rajasthan
Online Registration & Apply:
- Register on the SSO portal via Jan Aadhaar or Google.
- Log in and select “RAJ-KISAN” option.
- In “Farmer”, click “Application Entry Request”.
- Enter Bhamashah ID or Janaadhaar ID and search.
- Select person and scheme name, complete Aadhaar Authentication, and provide details (Bank, Documents, etc.).
Documents Required
- Aadhar Card / Janadhar Card
- Copy of Jamabandi (not more than six months old).
- Passport-size photo.
- Copy of Bank Passbook.