FPKTNK

Under the Farm Pond (Khet Talaee) Nirmaan Kaaryakram scheme provied to help the farmers of Rajasthan to collect rain water and use it for irrigation purposes so that the farmers can get sufficient water for irrigation in their fields.

The Farm Pond Construction Program, initiated on April 1, 2020, by the Rajasthan Agriculture Department, offers a solution to addressing a critical challenge of water scarcity for Rajasthan's farmers . This program allows farmers to establish farm ponds, essentially rainwater collection structures, for irrigation purposes. Recognizing the program's significance, the state government provides subsidies to facilitate farm pond construction. This enables farmers to effectively utilize rainwater and irrigate their fields.

• The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
• All categories of farmers are eligible.
• The applicant farmer should have a minimum cultivable land of 0.5 hectares at one place on his name.

• Subsidy breakdown:

• Raw farm pond: 50% of the construction cost (capped at ₹52,500)
• Plastic lined farm pond: 50% of the construction cost with lining (capped at ₹75,000)

• Additional subsidy:

• Raw farm pond: Up to 60% of the total cost (capped at ₹63,000)
• Plastic lined farm pond: Up to 60% of the total cost (capped at ₹90,000)