The Vermicompost Ikai scheme under the Agriculture Department of the Rajasthan Government provides subsidies to farmers. It promotes the preparation of high-quality organic manure using earthworms. These earthworms, through their digestive process, decompose organic matter rapidly, resulting in a nutrient-rich material called vermicompost. This process utilizes the natural ability of earthworms to break down cellulose and organic microorganisms.
Benefits
• Vermicomposting Unit with RCC Construction
– Size: 30 feet X 8 feet X 2.5 feet
– Cost Subsidy: 50% of the installation cost, up to a maximum of ₹50,000/- per unit
– Subsidy is proportional to the size of the unit
• HDPE Vermibed Unit
– Size: 12 feet X 4 feet X 2 feet
– Cost Subsidy: 50% of the installation cost, up to a maximum of ₹8,000/- per unit
– Subsidy is proportional to the size of the unit
Eligibility
• The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
• The applicant must cultivate horticultural crops on a minimum of 0.4 hectares of own land.
• The farmer must have livestock, water, and fossils available.
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: Complete the registration process.
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 on “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, a committee will verify the physical construction, and the grant amount will be paid directly into the farmer’s bank account.
Documents Required
• Aadhar Card / Janadhar Card
• Copy of Jamabandi (not more than six months old)
• Copy of Bank Passbook
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to support farmers by subsidizing the installation of vermicomposting units for producing high-quality organic manure.
Q: Who can get the benefits of the scheme?
A: The scheme is designed for farmers who are native to Rajasthan and meet the cultivation and resource criteria.
Q: Is there any criteria for cultivable land?
A: Yes, the applicant must cultivate horticultural crops on a minimum of 0.4 hectares of own land.
Q: May other state persons also apply for this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is exclusively for native residents of Rajasthan.
Q: What is DBT?
A: DBT stands for Direct Benefit Transfer, which means the grant amount is directly deposited into the beneficiary’s bank account.
Q: What is Janadhar card?
A: A Janadhar card is an identity document used by residents of Rajasthan.
Q: How does an applicant know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
A: Mandatory fields are typically marked or highlighted on the application form.
Q: How can an applicant apply online?
A: Applicants must register on the official portal via SSO registration (using Jan Aadhaar or Google) and then follow the steps under RAJ-KISAN for online application.
Q: How long is the Jamabandi copy valid?
A: The Jamabandi copy should be not more than six months old.