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Bikaner Farmers Get 50% Subsidy on Plastic Mulching, 70-Hectare Target Set.
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News18•25-09-2026, 09:21
Bikaner Farmers Get 50% Subsidy on Plastic Mulching, 70-Hectare Target Set.
- •Farmers in Bikaner district, Rajasthan, will receive up to 50% cost benefit for adopting plastic mulching in horticultural crops.
- •The scheme aims to control weeds, improve water utilization, and enhance crop quality.
- •The Horticulture Department targets providing plastic mulching benefits across 70 hectares in the district.
- •Farmers will receive assistance up to Rs 20,000 per hectare, with a maximum benefit for 2 hectares.
- •Eligible farmers can apply online on the Raj Kisan Portal; priority will be given to those who haven't previously availed benefits.
Key Questions Answered
Farmers receive financial assistance of 50 percent of the plastic mulch cost, capped at a maximum of Rs 20,000 per hectare.
The Horticulture Department has established a target to implement plastic mulching across a total area of 70 hectares in the district.
Interested and eligible farmers can submit their applications online through the official Raj Kisan Portal.
