PTLT

Plastic tunnels (low tunnels) provide benefits to farmers. These are protected structures created by covering each crop bed with a low-lying plastic sheet after the crops have been planted in the main field.

The Agriculture Department of the Rajasthan government implemented the Plastic Tunnel (Lo-Tunnel) scheme, providing subsidies to farmers. A low plastic tunnel is a protected structure created by covering each crop bed with plastic sheeting at a low height after planting. It is made to protect crops from damage caused by low temperatures. This technique is very useful for off-season cultivation of vegetables in the plains of North India where the night temperature remains below 8 degrees Celsius for about 40 to 60 days during the winter season. This technique allows off-season vegetable cultivation. Vegetable seedlings are prepared using the plastic tray technique specifically in December and January.

> Important points

• The low tunnel can be constructed only after administrative approval is issued by the Horticulture Department.
• Verification can be done by the constituted committee.
• The payment of the grant amount will be transferred directly to the farmer's bank account.

• The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
• The applicant should be a farmer.
• The applicant must have agricultural land ownership and irrigation sources.

• 50 percent subsidy is available for a maximum of 1000 square meters.
• Small/marginal category farmers are given a 75 percent subsidy for a maximum of 4000 square meters.