The Shade Net House Scheme, launched by the Agriculture Department of the Government of Rajasthan, has become a great opportunity for farmers in the state to increase their income and adopt modern farming methods. Under this scheme, farmers are encouraged to grow horticultural crops, such as vegetables, flowers, and fruits, in a controlled environment. A Shade Net House is a special structure that helps increase production by protecting crops from weather and pests. The government is offering a subsidy of 50% to 70% on the construction of this structure to make farming more profitable.
What is a Shade Net House?
A Shade Net House is a structure made of woven mesh that allows sunlight, air, and moisture to enter. This creates a favorable microclimate for plants, promoting better growth. It is also known as a Net House. With this structure, farmers can protect their crops from weather, pests, and other natural risks, enabling year-round production.
Main Benefits of the Scheme
- Subsidy for a maximum area of 4000 square meters.
- 50% subsidy for general category farmers.
- 70% subsidy for small, marginal, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) farmers.
- Under the Chief Minister’s budget announcement, farmers from small, marginal, and tribal areas will get an additional 25% subsidy.
- The subsidy is either transferred directly to the farmer’s bank account or to the construction firm (with the farmer’s consent).
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a permanent resident farmer of Rajasthan.
- The applicant should have agricultural land and an irrigation facility.
Important Guidelines
- Construction of the Shade Net House should only begin after receiving administrative approval or a work order from the Horticulture Department.
- After construction, a verification will be carried out by a departmental committee.
Application Process (Online)
Registration Steps:
- Visit the official website of the Agriculture Department.
- Click on the “Register” option.
- The SSO page will open — select the “Citizen” option.
- Login via Jan Aadhaar or Google:
- Jan Aadhaar: Enter the number, verify with OTP, and complete the profile.
- Google: Enter your Gmail ID and password, create a new SSO ID, and complete registration with the mobile number.
- Click “Submit”.
Application Steps:
- Log in to the portal and open the dashboard.
- Click on the “RAJ-KISAN” tab.
- Go to “Application Entry Request” under the “Farmer” section.
- Enter the Bhamashah ID or Jan Aadhaar ID and search.
- Select your name and scheme.
- Complete Aadhaar authentication and fill in the required details:
- Pension, Bank, Disability, Verification details.
- Upload required documents.
- Submit the application.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card / Jan Aadhaar Card
- Copy of the latest Jamabandi (not older than 6 months)
- Soil & Water Testing Report
- Quotation from an approved firm and proof of irrigation facility
- Eligibility Certificate (SC/ST/Small/Marginal Farmer)