The Kisan Kaleva Scheme, initiated by the Rajasthan Government’s Agriculture Department, provides food at concessional rates through coupons to farmers and their assistants selling crops in vegetable market premises. Registered farmers and their helpers can avail a plate of food for ₹5/-. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on agricultural communities while ensuring access to affordable and nutritious meals during market visits. It reflects the government’s commitment to supporting the well-being of the farming community.
Benefits
• Affordable meals at a subsidized rate of ₹5/- per plate
• Meals provided directly in the mandi premises
• Menu includes:
• 8 chapatis (made from 250 grams of flour)
• 1 bowl of dal (125 grams)
• 1 bowl of vegetables (125 grams)
• 50 grams of jaggery (in winter, from October to March)
• 200 ml of buttermilk (in summer, from April to September)
Eligibility
• Applicant must be Hamal/Palledar/Tulara of the farmers coming to sell agricultural commodities.
• Applicant should be a member of the market premises.
• Applicant must be a license holder of the market.
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’, then enter and verify the OTP.
– Google: Enter your Gmail ID, click ‘Next’, enter your password, then 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 issuance of the coupon code to the farmer, the license holder (Hamal/Palledar/Tulara) must present it to the Kaleva operator. Once verified on the operator’s system, food is provided at the concessional rate.
Documents Required
• Identification Proof
• Market entry card details (noting that farmers are issued a maximum of 02 food coupons per entry and license holders receive 01 food coupon)
• Note: The coupon is valid for 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to provide affordable and nutritious meals to farmers and their helpers at a concessional rate, easing their financial burden during market visits.
Q: Who is eligible to benefit from the Kisan Kaleva Yojana?
A: Farmers’ assistants such as Hamal/Palledar/Tulara who are members and license holders at the market premises, along with the registered farmers.
Q: How does the scheme work?
A: Farmers receive a coupon code which is verified by the Kaleva operator at the market, allowing them to obtain a meal for ₹5/-.
Q: What is the maximum price for food under the Kisan Kaleva Yojana?
A: The meal is provided at a maximum price of ₹5/- per plate.
Q: Will farmers get different types of food in winter and summer?
A: Yes, the menu adjusts with 50 grams of jaggery included in winter (October to March) and 200 ml of buttermilk in summer (April to September).
Q: How long will the food coupon be valid?
A: The coupon remains valid for 24 hours.
Q: How has the Kisan Kaleva Yojana benefited agricultural communities in Rajasthan?
A: It has helped reduce the financial burden on farmers and their helpers by providing affordable meals during market visits, thereby supporting their well-being.
Q: Any education qualification required for the scheme?
A: No, there is no education qualification required for participation.
Q: Is there any criteria related to caste in this scheme?
A: No, the scheme does not impose any caste-related criteria.