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Plastic Mulching

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Published: Sep 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 21 Sep 2026

Plastic Mulching
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this agriculture scheme

Under the Plastic Mulching scheme, the Rajasthan government provided subsidies to farmers. In this, the soil surface of the field is covered with plastic film. Farmer can also use crop residues for laying mulch.

The plastic Mulching scheme under the Agriculture Department of the Rajasthan government provided subsidies to farmers. Using plastic mulch helps prevent soil compaction and compaction. This material blocks moisture and heat and limits the loss of plant nutrients. Plastic mulch is the most restrictive of all the mulching materials available on the market, so it is well-suited for drip irrigation. Additionally, the plastic layer prevents people and pets from walking in the area, further strengthening the soil structure.

Other important points

  1. Plastic mulching can be constructed only after administrative approval is issued by the Horticulture Department.
  2. Verification can be done by the committee formed after construction.
  3. The payment of the grant amount will be transferred directly to the farmer's bank account.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme namePlastic Mulching (PM)
Launched byAgriculture Department
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategoryAgriculture
Level / StateState ยท Rajasthan
Official portalsso.rajasthan.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOnline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)Yes
Age18 to 80 years

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 18 to 80 years
  • ๐Ÿ“Online

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

  1. Small/marginal farmers can get a 25% subsidy on up to 2 hectares of land.
  2. Other farmers can get a 50% subsidy on up to 2 hectares of land.

Who qualifies

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

Who is not eligible

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Registration walkthrough

Online

Registration

Step-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal.

Step-2: Click on the option โ€œRegisterโ€.

Step-3: Then you will be redirected to the SSO registration page. The registration page will appear with the following options.

    • Citizen

Step-4: Choose the either one option from the Jan Aadhaar Or Google to process further.

    • Jan Aadhaar : Enter the Jan Aadhaar number, click on the โ€˜Nextโ€™ button,
        • Select your name, the name of the head of the family and all the other members and
        • Click on the โ€˜Send OTPโ€™ button. Enter the โ€˜OTPโ€™ and
        • Click on the โ€˜Verify OTPโ€™ button to Complete the registration.
    • Google : Enter the Gmail ID, click on the โ€˜Nextโ€™ button,
        • Enter the password.
        • A new link appear on screen, now click on new SSO link.
        • SSO id will appear on screen, now create the password.
        • Enter Mobile number, click on registration.

Step-5: Complete the registration process.

Apply

Step-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal.

Step-2: After login, dashboard will open.

Step-3: Click on โ€œ RAJ-KISAN โ€ option.

Step-4: In "Farmer", click on "Application Entry Request".

Step-5: Enter the "Bhamashah ID" or "Janaadhaar ID" and search.

Step-6: Select the person's name and scheme name.

Step-7: Complete the Aadhaar Authentication and click on Get details.

Step-8: Provide the required details.

- Pensioner Details.

- Bank Details.

- Disability Details.

- Verification Details.

- Upload Documents.

Step-9: Submit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The objective of this scheme provide subsidies to farmers, Use for weed control in horticultural crops, efficient use of water, and increase the quality of crop produce.

How much Subsidy give to the farmers of Rajasthan?

50 percent subsidy is available for a maximum area of 2 hectares.

Who Can Get The Benefits Of The Scheme ?

Farmers can get the benefits.

Are there any area criteria?

Yes, the applicant has a maximum area of 2 hectares.

What is DBT?

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) was launched by the Government of India in January, 2013. Here the money will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiaries of various Government schemes.

What is Janadhar card?

Jan Aadhaar is a "one number, one card, one identity" scheme, Its main objective is to prepare a. database of demographic and socio-economic information of the resident families of the state, and through the Jan Aadhaar card, the identity of the family and its members.

How do a applicant know if a field in the application form is mandatory?

A distinctive sign (โ€œ*โ€ symbol, โ€œmandatoryโ€ mention, etc.)

How can applicant apply online?

One can apply by visiting the e-Mitra center.
https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin

May Other State persons also apply for this scheme?

No, this scheme only for Rajasthan.

What documents are required ?

1. Aadhar Card / Janadhar Card
2. Copy of Jamabandi (not more than six months old)
3. Quotation from approved firm

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