Farm Pond Scheme 2025: Rajasthan Farmers Can Avail ₹1.35 Lakh Subsidy for Rainwater Harvesting

Key Highlights

• Farmers get up to ₹1.35 lakh subsidy for building farm ponds.
• 70% subsidy provided; farmers pay only 30% of costs.
• Minimum pond size required: 400 cubic meters.
• Apply online via Raj Kisan Portal or e-Mitra centers.
• SC/ST farmers receive higher subsidies than others.

The Rajasthan government has launched the Farm Pond Scheme Registration 2025 to help farmers tackle irrigation challenges and improve groundwater levels. Farmers in the state can now build ponds in their fields and receive up to ₹1.35 lakh subsidy under this scheme. The initiative aims to enhance irrigation facilities, conserve rainwater, and support agricultural productivity.

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Subsidy Highlights: Up to 70% Financial Support

To ensure that farmers do not face water shortages, the government is providing subsidies for creating raw or plastic-lined farm ponds with a maximum size of 1200 cubic meters. Here’s the subsidy breakdown:

• Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Small & Marginal Farmers:
  • Raw Farm Pond: Up to ₹73,500
  • Plastic-Lined Pond: Up to ₹1.35 lakh
• Other Farmers:
  • Raw Farm Pond: Up to ₹63,000
  • Plastic-Lined Pond: Up to ₹1.2 lakh

Farmers will only need to cover 30% of the pond construction cost, while the government subsidizes the remaining 70%.

Benefits of the Farm Pond Scheme

1. Irrigation Support: Enables rainwater harvesting to combat water scarcity for crops.
2. Groundwater Recharge: Helps improve groundwater levels in rain-fed areas.
3. Sustainable Farming: Promotes efficient use of natural resources.

Eligibility Criteria

Farmers need to meet the following conditions to avail the scheme:

1. The pond size must be at least 400 cubic meters.
2. The applicant should own a minimum of 0.3 hectares of cultivable land.
3. Joint landowners can apply for separate ponds with mutual consent if their individual landholding exceeds 0.3 hectares.
4. The subsidy is available only after the Agriculture Department verifies the site before and after pond construction.

Documents Required

Farmers need to provide these documents during the application:

• Aadhaar Card or Jan Aadhaar Card
• Recent copy of Jamabandi (land record not older than six months)

How to Apply for the Farm Pond Scheme

Farmers can register online through the Raj Kisan Portal. Here’s the step-by-step process:

1. Visit www.rajkisan.in.
2. Log in using your SSO ID or visit an e-Mitra center.
3. Click on the Khet Talai Yojana (Farm Pond Scheme) option under the grants section.
4. Fill in the application form and upload the necessary documents.
5. After submitting, download the application receipt for future reference.

Farmers can also download the Raj Kisan Sathi Android App from the Google Play Store for detailed information and updates.

Government’s Broader Irrigation Projects

To further support irrigation, the government has initiated the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). The project involves linking rivers like Chambal, Parvati, Kalisindh, and others to expand the state’s irrigation capacity.

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CMV360 Says

The Farm Pond Scheme is a significant step towards sustainable agriculture in Rajasthan. Farmers are encouraged to take advantage of this scheme to secure their water needs and boost crop production. With easy online registration and generous subsidies, this initiative offers a practical solution for rainwater conservation.

For more details, visit the Raj Kisan Portal or contact your local Agriculture Department office.