The Government of Rajasthan is providing special assistance to farmers to promote innovation and organic farming in the agriculture sector. In this direction, the Vermikhad Unit Scheme run by the Department of Agriculture is being considered highly beneficial for farmers. Under this scheme, farmers are given a subsidy of up to Rs. 50,000 for setting up vermicomposting units. Vermicomposting is considered the backbone of organic farming, and it helps make farming independent of chemical fertilizers.

What is Vermicompost and Why is it Important?

Vermicompost is a type of organic fertilizer created with the help of earthworms. The cellulose and microorganisms in the digestive system of earthworms break down organic matter quickly. As a result, the excrement produced by earthworms becomes high-quality vermicompost. This fertilizer improves soil fertility and enhances the quality of crops.

Key Features of the Scheme

Under the Vermikhad Unit Scheme of the Government of Rajasthan, farmers receive financial assistance to produce organic fertilizers. After constructing the vermikhad unit, it is physically inspected by a committee. Once the verification is complete, the subsidy amount is directly transferred to the farmer’s bank account. Since earthworms are essential for vermicompost production, their availability is a key factor in the scheme. This initiative helps farmers produce quality fertilizers at a low cost, boosting farm productivity and profitability.

Subsidy and Cost Details

RCC Construction Vermicomposting Unit

Size: 30 ft × 8 ft × 2.5 ft

Maximum Grant: Rs 50,000 (50% of unit cost)

Subsidy: Based on the unit size.

HDPE Vermi Bed Unit

Size: 12 ft × 4 ft × 2 ft

Maximum Grant: Rs 8,000 (50% of unit cost)

Subsidy: Based on the unit size.

Who Can Benefit from the Scheme?

  1. The applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan.
  2. Horticultural crops must be grown on at least 4 hectares of land.
  3. Farmers should have livestock, water, and organic waste (fossils).
  4. Necessary Documents
  5. Aadhaar Card
  6. Jan Aadhaar Card
  7. Copy of a recent (within 6 months) Deposit
  8. Copy of bank passbook

Application Process (Online)

Registration Process:

  • Visit the government portal: https://rajkisan.rajasthan.gov.in/.
  • Click on “Register.”
  • Select “Citizen” and log in with your Jan Aadhaar or Google ID.
  • Create an SSO ID by verifying your OTP and complete the registration.

Application Process:

  • Log in to the portal and select the “RAJ-KISAN” option.
  • Go to “Application Entry Request.”
  • Enter your Jan Aadhaar or Bhamashah ID, and select the scheme.
  • Verify Aadhaar, fill in the required information, upload the necessary documents, and submit.