The Mini Sprinkler Sanyantr scheme, launched by the Agriculture Department, Government of Rajasthan, provides a 70% to 75% subsidy for installing sprinkler systems. This subsidy enables farmers to irrigate more land efficiently, improving crop production and increasing farmer incomes. The subsidy is directly credited to the farmer’s bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). After administrative approval from the Horticulture Department, the sprinkler plants must be ordered and installed according to departmental norms, and physical verification is conducted before disbursement.
Benefits
• General Farmers: Up to 70% subsidy.
• Small and Marginal Farmers (including SC/ST/women): Up to 75% subsidy.
• Subsidy is transferred directly to the farmer’s bank account through DBT.
Eligibility
• The agricultural land must be owned by the applicant.
• The applicant must be a farmer residing in Rajasthan.
• Farmers should have at least 0.2 hectares of irrigated cultivable land.
Application Process
Online Registration & Application
• Step 1: Visit the official portal and click on “Register”.
– Complete SSO registration using either Jan Aadhaar or Google.
• Step 2: Submit your mobile number and complete the registration process.
• Step 3: Log in to your dashboard.
• Step 4: Click on “RAJ-KISAN” then select “Application Entry Request” under “Farmer”.
• Step 5: Enter your Bhamashah ID or Jan Aadhaar ID and search, then select your name and scheme.
• Step 6: Complete the Aadhaar authentication and provide required details (Pensioner, Bank, Disability, Verification details) and upload documents.
• Step 7: Submit your application.
Documents Required
• Jamabandi copy (not older than 6 months)
• Aadhaar Card/Jan Aadhaar Card
• Irrigation Source Certificate
• Soil and Water Testing Report
• Supplier’s Quotation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: To provide farmers with a subsidy of 70% to 75% for installing sprinkler systems to enhance irrigation and improve agricultural productivity.
Q: How much subsidy is provided to farmers in Rajasthan?
A: General farmers can receive up to 70%, while small, marginal, SC/ST, and women farmers may receive up to 75% subsidy.
Q: Is there any criteria regarding cultivable land?
A: Yes, farmers must have at least 0.2 hectares of irrigated cultivable land.
Q: What is DBT?
A: DBT stands for Direct Benefit Transfer, a system used to directly credit subsidy amounts to the farmer’s bank account.
Q: Is this scheme exclusively for farmers?
A: Yes, only farmers residing in Rajasthan with the requisite land holdings are eligible.
Q: How can an applicant apply online?
A: By registering on the official portal via SSO (using Jan Aadhaar or Google) and following the step-by-step process outlined above.
Q: Do farmers have the right to choose their supplier?
A: The scheme guidelines specify that after physical verification, the grant is transferred to either the farmer’s account or that of the supplier/manufacturer with the farmer’s consent.