The Plastic Mulching scheme under the Agriculture Department of Rajasthan provides subsidies to farmers. Plastic mulch helps prevent soil compaction, blocks moisture/heat loss, and is well-suited for drip irrigation.

Other Important Points

• Construction allowed only after administrative approval from the Horticulture Department.
• Verification is done by a committee after construction.
• Payment is transferred directly to the farmer’s bank account.

Benefits

• Small/marginal farmers: 25% subsidy on up to 2 hectares.
• Other farmers: 50% subsidy on up to 2 hectares.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a farmer and native of Rajasthan.
• Must have agricultural land ownership and irrigation sources.

Application Process

Link: https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/register

Online Registration

• Visit the SSO portal and Register as a Citizen.
• Use Jan Aadhaar or Google for registration.
• Complete SSO profile and create password.

Apply

• Login to SSO and click on “RAJ-KISAN”.
• Under “Farmer”, click “Application Entry Request”.
• Search via Jan Aadhaar/Bhamashah ID.
• Select scheme and complete Aadhaar Authentication.
• Fill details (Pensioner, Bank, Disability) and upload documents.
• Submit.

Documents Required

• Aadhar Card / Janadhar Card.
• Copy of Jamabandi (not older than six months).
• Quotation from approved firm.