The Farm Pond Construction Program was initiated on April 1, 2020 by the Rajasthan Agriculture Department to address water scarcity by enabling farmers to construct farm ponds (rainwater collection structures) for irrigation. The state government provides subsidies to facilitate construction, helping farmers efficiently utilize rainwater to irrigate their fields.
Benefits
• Subsidy Breakdown:
– Raw Farm Pond: 50% of construction cost (capped at ₹52,500)
– Plastic Lined Farm Pond: 50% of construction cost with lining (capped at ₹75,000)
• Additional Subsidy:
– Raw Farm Pond: Up to 60% of total cost (capped at ₹63,000)
– Plastic Lined Farm Pond: Up to 60% of total cost (capped at ₹90,000)
Eligibility
• Applicant must be a native of Rajasthan
• All categories of farmers are eligible
• Applicant must own a minimum cultivable land of 0.5 hectares in one location
Application Process
Online
• Step 01: Visit the official portal
• Step 02: Click on “Register” and complete the registration via Jan Aadhaar or Google authentication
• Step 03: Complete the registration process by verifying OTP or Gmail credentials, and creating an SSO ID
• Step 04: After successful registration, login and open the dashboard
• Step 05: Click on the “RAJ-KISAN” option, then select “Application Entry Request” under the Citizen section
• Step 06: Enter the Bhamashah Family ID and search; select the person’s name and scheme
• Step 07: Complete Aadhaar Authentication and provide required details including Pensioner, Bank, Disability, and Verification Details; upload documents
• Step 08: Submit the application
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook
• Land Proof
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: To address water scarcity by enabling farmers to construct farm ponds for rainwater harvesting and irrigation.
Q: Is there a caste-related eligibility criteria?
A: No caste restrictions apply in this scheme.
Q: Is there an application fee?
A: No application fee is mentioned.
Q: Who can get the benefits of the scheme?
A: Any native farmer of Rajasthan with at least 0.5 hectares of cultivable land is eligible.
Q: What is IFS Code (I.F.S.C)?
A: It refers to the bank’s unique identification code used for electronic fund transfers.
Q: What is DBT?
A: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is a method to transfer subsidies directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
Q: Under which department does this scheme come?
A: It is implemented by the Rajasthan Agriculture Department.
Q: How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
A: Mandatory fields are typically marked with an asterisk (*) on the portal.
Q: What are the supporting documents required?
A: Documents include your Aadhaar Card, Bank Passbook, and Land Proof.