A Jal Hauj scheme under the Agriculture Department of Rajasthan provides a subsidy on Jal Hauj construction. It aims to help farmers construct a water tank on the elevated part of their land, which can be filled overnight with borewell water for morning crop irrigation. The scheme was launched to improve irrigation facilities and ensure efficient water management, with financial assistance directly deposited into the farmer’s account.
Benefits
• Grant for all farmers: 60% of the cost or max ₹90,000/–
• Subsidy for water tank construction
• Direct deposit of grant amount after administrative verification
Eligibility
• The applicant must be a native of Rajasthan.
• The applicant should be a Farmer.
• The farmer should have a minimum cultivable land of half a hectare on his name.
• The applicant should be a source and means of irrigation.
• Water tank size should be 100 cubic meters or one lakh liter capacity.
Application Process
Online Registration
• Step-1: Visit the official portal.
• Step-2: Click on “Register”.
• Step-3: Get redirected to the SSO registration page with the Citizen option.
• Step-4: Choose either Jan Aadhaar or Google:
– Jan Aadhaar: Enter the number, click ‘Next’, select your name and family members, click ‘Send OTP’, enter and verify the OTP.
– Google: Enter your Gmail ID, click ‘Next’, enter your password, click on the new SSO link, create a password, and enter your mobile number.
• Step-5: Submit registration.
Online Application
• Step-1: Visit the official portal.
• Step-2: Login to open the dashboard.
• Step-3: Click on “RAJ-KISAN”.
• Step-4: Under “Farmer”, click on “Application Entry Request”.
• Step-5: Enter the “Bhamashah ID” or “Janaadhaar ID” and search.
• Step-6: Select the person’s name and scheme name.
• Step-7: Complete Aadhaar Authentication and click “Get details”.
• Step-8: Provide required details: Pensioner, Bank, Disability, Verification, and Upload Documents.
• Step-9: Submit the application.
After submission, administrative approval for the water tank construction will be issued by the Agriculture Department. Information will be received via mobile message or from the agriculture supervisor.
Documents Required
• Copy of Aadhar Card / Janadhar Card
• Jamabandi
• Bank Account Number
• Identification Proof
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is this scheme about?
A: It assists farmers in constructing a Jal Hauj to store water for irrigation purposes.
Q: What benefits are provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme offers a financial subsidy covering 60% of the construction cost, up to a maximum of ₹90,000.
Q: How much financial benefits/grant will be provided?
A: The grant is 60% of the cost or a maximum of ₹90,000.
Q: What is the minimum eligible size of the water tank?
A: The water tank must be at least 100 cubic meters or one lakh liter capacity.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria?
A: Applicants must be native to Rajasthan, be farmers with a minimum of half a hectare cultivable land, and have access to an irrigation source and means.
Q: How to get the scheme benefits?
A: Benefits can be availed by applying online through the official portal after completing the SSO registration process.
Q: What documents are required?
A: Required documents include Aadhar/Janadhar Card, Jamabandi, Bank Account details, and Identification Proof.
Q: What will be the maximum amount covered under 60%?
A: The maximum amount is ₹90,000.
Q: What is the official website for registration and application?
A: The official portal for registration and application is the RAJ-KISAN portal.
Q: Can anyone other than farmers get the benefit of this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is exclusively for eligible farmers.