To protect farmers’ crops from stray and wild animals, the Rajasthan government has started an important scheme called the Tarbandi Yojana. Under this scheme, farmers get a subsidy of 50% to 70% for fencing their agricultural land. Farmers often face heavy losses due to animals like Nilgai, wild boars, and other stray animals, which affects their hard work and financial condition. To solve this problem, the Rajasthan government launched this scheme to help farmers protect their crops and increase production.
The main aim of the Tarbandi Yojana is to make farming safe and to improve farmers’ income by providing financial help. Let us now know the details of this scheme.
What is Tarbandi Yojana?
Tarbandi Yojana (Rajasthan Tarbandi Yojana) is a financial assistance scheme launched by the government to help farmers protect their crops. Under this scheme, farmers receive a subsidy to fence their agricultural land, safeguarding crops from stray and wild animals.
This scheme is especially beneficial for farmers whose crops are damaged by Nilgai, wild boars, and other animals. By providing fencing, the scheme helps protect the hard work of farmers and prevents crop destruction.
Objectives of the Scheme
- Protect crops from Nilgai, wild boars, and other stray animals.
- Ensure farmers receive the full benefit of their hard work.
- Increase agricultural production through crop protection.
- Improve the economic stability of farmers.
- Promote agriculture in rural areas.
- Help farmers become self-reliant and stabilize their income.
Grants Under the Fencing Scheme
The scheme offers grants in several ways:
- Small and Marginal Farmers: 60% subsidy or a maximum of Rs. 48,000 for fencing up to 400 running meters.
- General Farmers: 50% subsidy or a maximum of Rs. 40,000 for fencing up to 400 running meters.
- Community Application: 70% subsidy or a maximum of Rs. 56,000 for fencing a minimum of 5 hectares of land with a group of 10 or more farmers.
- Perimeter-Based Fencing: Grants will be given on a pro-rata basis.
Eligibility for the Fencing Scheme
- All categories of farmers are eligible for this scheme.
- The minimum land requirement has been relaxed. Farmers now only need half a hectare (two bighas) of land to qualify for the scheme.
- In scheduled tribe areas, farmers need at least 0.5 hectares of land.
- For community applications, the land must be within the designated perimeter.
- Farmers must be residents of Rajasthan, and their agricultural land must be located in the state.
Validity of the Fencing Scheme
This scheme is valid for the current financial year. The government may make necessary changes to the scheme from time to time.
How to Apply for the Fencing Scheme?
Farmers can apply online through the Raj Kisan Saathi portal.
Required Documents for Application:
Aadhaar card
Jan Aadhar card
Land ownership certificate (not older than six months)
Bank account details
Farmers can apply by visiting the nearest e-Mitra center or by applying online. After submitting the online application, farmers will receive a receipt. The Agriculture Department will verify the application, and after verification, the grant amount will be deposited into the farmer’s bank account.
Key Features of the Scheme
- Only small and marginal farmers registered on Jan Aadhar are eligible for grants.
- If registration as a small or marginal farmer is unavailable on Jan Aadhar, a certificate from a competent officer must be submitted during the application.
- Administrative approval for fencing will be given by the Agriculture Department after the application.
- Post-completion, the department will carry out on-site verification and geo-tagging.
- The grant amount will be transferred directly to the farmer’s bank account.
- The government can modify the scheme to provide additional benefits to farmers.
Why is the Fencing Scheme Necessary?
Farmers in Rajasthan have long faced crop damage from stray and wild animals, leading to significant losses each year. The Fencing Scheme will help address this issue by protecting the farmers’ crops and ensuring that their hard work is not wasted.
If you are a farmer in Rajasthan and wish to protect your crops from stray animals, the Fencing Scheme can be very helpful. For more information and to apply, visit the Raj Kisan Saathi portal.