Rs 5,000 Subsidy for Landless Agricultural Labourers on Farming Equipment

Key Highlights:

• Rajasthan govt to give Rs 5,000 subsidy to landless labourers.

• Benefit under Krishi Yantra Subsidy Scheme 2025.

• Over 30 modern farm tools covered under the scheme.

• Apply via Raj Kisan Sathi app using Jan Aadhar number.

• Subsidy amount will be directly transferred to bank account.

The Rajasthan government has launched a new scheme to support landless agricultural labourers by providing a subsidy of Rs 5,000 on the purchase of farming equipment. This initiative aims to promote self-reliance and improve the income of workers who do not own agricultural land.

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What is Krishi Yantra Yojana 2025?

Under the Krishi Yantra Subsidy Scheme 2025, the Department of Agriculture provides subsidies to different farmer categories (SC/ST, small, marginal, and general) ranging from 40 to 50 percent on approved agricultural implements.

Taking this forward, the state government has now extended support to landless agricultural labourers, giving them direct financial aid of Rs 5,000 to help them purchase modern farming tools and machinery.

Purpose of This Subsidy Scheme

The main goal of this scheme is to:

• Improve the economic condition of landless labourers

• Make them technically empowered

• Help them become self-dependent

• Enable them to earn better livelihoods using modern agricultural tools

Eligibility for the Rs 5,000 Agricultural Equipment Subsidy

To avail of this subsidy, the applicant must:

• Be a landless agricultural labourer

• Have no cultivable land in their name

• Ensure their mobile number and bank account are linked with Jan Aadhar

Selection Process of Beneficiaries

A selection committee will be formed at every Gram Panchayat level with the following members:

• Sarpanch (Chairperson)

• Agriculture Supervisor (Member Secretary)

• BDO and Patwari (Members)

Each Gram Panchayat will receive specific targets. Only one application per Jan Aadhar will be accepted. Special priority will be given to:

• Women agricultural labourers

• SC/ST candidates

• BPL card holders

How to Apply for the Subsidy

1. Committee-selected applicants must apply through the "Raj Kisan Sathi" mobile app using their Jan Aadhar number.

2. After administrative approval, the labourer must buy the selected equipment from registered firms within 45 days.

3. A physical verification will be conducted by the Assistant Agriculture Officer and Agriculture Supervisor.

4. After successful verification, the Rs 5,000 subsidy will be transferred directly to the worker’s bank account.

List of Eligible Agricultural Equipment for Subsidy

More than 30 types of modern agricultural tools are covered under this scheme, including:

• V Shape Heavy Rake Cum Bund Maker

• 12 Teeth Rake with Handle

• Advanced Hand Hoe with Handle

• Tubular Table Sheller

• 3 Inch Hoe, Hand Cultivator

• Advanced Serrated Sickle

• Manual Knapsack Sprayer (8 & 16 Litre)

• Pressure Bottle Sprayer (2 Litre)

• Bush Pruning Shears, Grass Cutter, Dribbler

• Twin Wheel Hoe, Groundnut Decorticator (Sitting Type)

• Groundnut Stripper, Cotton Stalk Puller, Jaw Type

• Sugarcane Stripper, Fruit Harvester

• Wheelbarrow, Gram Cutting Machine

• New Dibbler, Rotary Dibbler

• Corner Winder, Inter Cum Intra Row Weeder

• Grass Weed Slicer, Cotton Plucker (Battery Operated)

• Drum Seeder, Stubble Collector

• Rotary Table Sheller, Solar Operated Knapsack Sprayer

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CMV360 Says

This Agricultural Equipment Grant Scheme is a thoughtful step by the Rajasthan government to uplift landless agricultural workers. By giving them access to modern tools, the scheme will help improve their work efficiency, reduce manual effort, and ultimately increase their earning potential.

Interested and eligible labourers are encouraged to apply soon through the Raj Kisan Sathi app and take full advantage of this opportunity.