The “Sinchai Pipeline Karyakram” by the Rajasthan Agriculture Department provides a subsidy to farmers for purchasing BIS-marked irrigation pipelines. This initiative aims to address water scarcity by ensuring efficient irrigation, thereby boosting agricultural productivity and farmer incomes. To qualify, farmers must purchase pipes from authorized manufacturers/distributors registered with the Agriculture Department and install them on their farm. Each subsidized pipe must be embossed with the year of manufacture and the grant distribution year. Subsidies are applicable only on pipes with a diameter of 63 mm or more. The manufacturer must also report the remaining stock from the previous financial year to the District Agriculture offices, along with the maximum retail price (MRP) details submitted through selected dealers with an affidavit ensuring the price is not exceeded.
Benefits
• Water Transportation Subsidy: 50% of the cost of transporting water, capped at ₹1000/-
• Pipe Material Cost Subsidy:
– HDPE Pipe: ₹50 per meter (capped at ₹15,000/- total)
– PVC Pipe: ₹35 per meter (capped at ₹15,000/- total)
– HDPE Laminated Flat Tube Pipe: ₹20 per meter (capped at ₹15,000/- total)
Eligibility
• The applicant must be a farmer residing in Rajasthan
• The agricultural land must be owned by the applicant
• Applicants should have a diesel engine, electric pump, or tractor-driven pump set available on a borewell or well
• Must own at least 2 bighas of cultivable agricultural land
• The farmer’s bank account must be linked with Aadhaar
• A farmer may not apply again for 10 years after receiving the benefit
• The application for subsidy must be made within 30 days of purchasing the pipe
Application Process
Online
• Registration:
– Visit the official portal and click “Register”
– Complete registration via Jan Aadhaar or Google authentication
• Apply:
– Log in to the portal; the dashboard will open
– Click on the “RAJ-KISAN” option and select “Application Entry Request”
– Enter your Bhamashah ID or Jan Aadhaar ID and search
– Select the person’s name and scheme name, then complete Aadhaar Authentication
– Provide required details (Pensioner, Bank, Disability, Verification) and upload documents
– Submit the application
Documents Required
• Passport-size Photo
• Aadhaar Card (copy)
• Jamabandi or Jamabandi Extract
• Bank Passbook (copy)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: To solve irrigation problems by subsidizing the purchase and installation of BIS-marked irrigation pipelines.
Q: Can persons from other states apply?
A: No, the scheme is exclusively for farmers in Rajasthan.
Q: What documents are required?
A: Aadhaar Card, Jamabandi, and Bank Passbook are mandatory.
Q: What is DBT?
A: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) transfers subsidies directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Q: Is there an application fee?
A: No application fee is mentioned.
Q: What is an IFSC code?
A: It is a unique code used to identify banks for electronic transfers.
Q: How can an applicant tell if a field is mandatory?
A: Mandatory fields are typically marked with an asterisk (*) on the portal.
Q: Is the scheme applicable for urban areas?
A: No, this scheme is specifically designed for rural farmers.
Q: Can the application form be filled in a language other than English?
A: The portal may support multiple languages; check the official instructions.
Q: What is the official website to apply for the scheme benefits?
A: Visit the official portal as provided in the scheme details.