Govardhan organic fertilizer scheme, farmers will receive ₹10,000 assistance, Learn how to apply

On July 10, 2024, Rajasthan’s Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, Smt. Diya Kumari, presented the supplementary budget. Among the various welfare schemes announced, one of the key initiatives aimed at the welfare of farmers is the Govardhan Jaivik Urvarak Yojana. This scheme, to be implemented by the Agricultural Department of the Rajasthan Government, will provide all eligible farmers with a one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000.

Objective of Govardhan Jaivik Urvarak Yojana:

The primary goal of this scheme is to promote organic farming across the state by encouraging farmers to produce organic manure or fertilizer from their livestock waste. The Rajasthan government will financially support farmers who intend to produce organic manure from animal waste. Under this scheme, 50 farmers from each village block will be selected to receive financial assistance for producing organic manure.

Benefits of the Scheme:

• One-time financial assistance of ₹10,000 for producing organic manure or fertilizer.
• Farmers can use the produced organic manure on their agricultural land or sell it to other farmers to increase their income.

Eligibility Criteria for Govardhan Jaivik Urvarak Yojana:

• The one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000 will be provided only to farmers who apply.
• The applicant should be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
• The farmer must own livestock, such as cows, buffaloes, or camels.

Required Documents:

• Proof of residence in Rajasthan.
• Aadhar Card.
• Jan Aadhar Card.
• Mobile number.
• Bank account details.
• Passport-sized photo.

How to Apply: The Rajasthan government has announced the Govardhan Jaivik Urvarak Yojana for farmers, with official guidelines to be released soon. Applications can be submitted online through the official website (https://agriculture.rajasthan.gov.in/agriculture/#/home/dptHome/5), or possibly through offline forms. Farmers will need to wait a bit longer to access the ₹10,000 assistance for producing organic manure or fertilizer.