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Fencing Scheme: Ramveer Singh's Crop Shield; Learn How to Benefit!
- •Dholpur farmer Ramveer Singh secured his crops from stray animals and nilgai using the Fencing Scheme, significantly boosting his income.
- •Ramveer Singh received a grant of Rs 40,000 from the agriculture department, enabling him to install 400 meters of fencing.
- •Rajasthan's Fencing Scheme offers financial aid to farmers for installing barbed wire or mesh to protect crops from stray and wild animals.
- •The scheme provides subsidies: 50% (max Rs 40,000) for general farmers, 60% (max Rs 48,000) for small/marginal farmers, and 70% (max Rs 56,000) for group applications.
- •Eligibility requires at least 0.5 hectares of agricultural land; necessary documents include Aadhaar, Jan Aadhaar, Jamabandi, field map, and bank passbook.
Key Questions Answered
The main objective of the Fencing Scheme is to completely protect crops from stray and wild animals, preventing farmers' hard work from going to waste and increasing agricultural production in the state by providing financial subsidies for installing barbed wire or mesh around fields.
General farmers receive a grant of 50% of the total cost or up to Rs 40,000, small and marginal farmers get up to 60% or Rs 48,000, and group applications receive up to 70% or Rs 56,000. This assistance covers a maximum length of 400 running meters.
Applicants must own at least 0.5 hectares of agricultural land (or adjacent lands for groups) and must start fencing work only after receiving agriculture department approval. Required documents include an Aadhaar card, Jan Aadhaar card, latest Jamabandi, field map, and bank passbook.
