The Shednet House scheme under the Agriculture Department of the Rajasthan Government provides subsidies to farmers so they can earn more income by cultivating horticultural crops like vegetables, flowers, fruits, etc. This is achieved by controlling agro-climatic factors such as temperature, humidity, and sunlight. A shednet house is a structure made of woven material with openings that allow sunlight, moisture, and air to enter, thereby creating a suitable microenvironment conducive to plant growth. It is also known as a net house.
Benefits
• For a maximum area of 4000 square meters
• 50 percent subsidy for general-category farmers
• 70 percent subsidy for small, marginal, scheduled caste, and scheduled tribe farmers
• Additional 25 percent grant for small and marginal category farmers and Scheduled Tribe areas as per the Chief Minister’s budget announcement
Eligibility
• The applicant should be a farmer.
• The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
• The applicant must have agricultural land ownership and access to irrigation sources.
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, 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 Details, Bank Details, Disability Details, Verification Details, and Upload Documents.
• Step-9: Submit the application.
After submission, administrative approval for the construction of the shednet house will be issued by the Horticulture Department. Verification will be done by a committee, and the grant amount will be paid directly into the bank account of the farmer or producer firm (with written consent).
Documents Required
• Aadhar Card / Janadhar Card
• Copy of Jamabandi (not more than six months old)
• Soil and water test report
• Quotation from approved firm and proof of irrigation source
• Certificate related to grant for small, marginal, scheduled caste, and scheduled tribe farmers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to support farmers in cultivating horticultural crops by providing subsidies for constructing a shednet house to create an optimal microenvironment.
Q: Who can get the benefits of the scheme?
A: The benefits are available to farmers who meet the eligibility criteria as native residents of Rajasthan with agricultural land and irrigation sources.
Q: What is the financial eligibility for the applicant?
A: The scheme provides varying subsidies based on the farmer’s category, with 50 percent for general-category and 70 percent for small, marginal, scheduled caste, and scheduled tribe farmers, plus an additional 25 percent grant for eligible categories.
Q: May other state persons also apply for this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is exclusively for farmers native to Rajasthan.
Q: What is the limit of fencing per farmer?
A: The scheme details specify benefits for a maximum area of 4000 square meters; fencing details are subject to administrative guidelines.
Q: What is DBT?
A: DBT stands for Direct Benefit Transfer, ensuring that the grant amount is deposited directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.
Q: How much subsidy is given to Scheduled Tribe farmers?
A: Scheduled Tribe farmers are eligible for a 70 percent subsidy along with an additional 25 percent grant if they fall under the small and marginal category.
Q: How can applicants apply online?
A: Applicants must register on the official portal via SSO registration (using Jan Aadhaar or Google) and then proceed through the RAJ-KISAN portal as outlined in the Online Application steps.
Q: Is this scheme for urban areas?
A: No, this scheme is designed for rural farmers and those involved in agricultural practices in Rajasthan.
Q: Is there an education qualification required for the scheme?
A: There is no specified education qualification; eligibility is based on being a farmer with agricultural land and irrigation resources.