Jharkhand Rajya Fasal Rahat Yojana
in Jharkhand
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Jharkhand Rajya Fasal Rahat Yojana in Jharkhand
Jharkhand Rajya Fasal Rahat Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Jharkhand.
Apply for Jharkhand Rajya Fasal Rahat Yojana in Jharkhand
Scheme Overview
The scheme was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand. This scheme is mainly to provide financial assistance to the farmers in the event of crop damage due to any natural calamity and natural accidents.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
The applicant should be a small or marginal farmer.
The applicant should be a ‘Raiyat’ or ‘Bataidaar’ farmer.
The age of the farmer should be at least 18 years.
The farmer should have a valid Aadhaar Number.
Farmers cultivating on government or non-majorua land with lease or settlement documents from the Revenue Department are also eligible.
The farmer should possess requisite land papers (LPC/Land Receipts).
Farmers can avail benefits for agricultural land ranging from a minimum of 10 decimals to a maximum of 5 acres under the scheme.
Crop assistance will be provided to farmers only in case of crop loss of at least 20%.
This scheme will be voluntary for all farmers.
**Note:** Under the scheme, special efforts will be made to ensure maximum coverage of SC/ST/Women/Paharia Tribe/Primitive Tribe farmers.
Benefits
Under this scheme, assured financial assistance is provided to eligible farmers in the event of crop loss occurring due to natural calamity.
In the event of 30-50% loss: ₹3,000/- per acre maximum upto 5 acres
In the event of >50% loss: ₹4,000/- per acre maximum upto 5 acres
**Note 1:** Both Kharif (Paddy & Maize) and Rabi (Wheat, Mustard, Gram, and Potato) season crops are covered under this scheme.
**Note 2:** No intermediary role of insurance companies and no premiums are required to be paid by applicant farmers.
**Note 3:** Loss estimation through data of Crop Cutting Experiment.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Passport-size photograph |
| 3 | Proof of age |
| 4 | Bank account details/bank passbook |
| 5 | Land papers (LPC/Land Receipts/ Vansawali)/Bandobasti Patta issued by Circle Office |
| 6 | Sahmati Patra from Raiyat in case the applicant is a Bataidaar Farmer |
| 7 | Complete details of selected crops for sowing along with land area |
| 8 | Other necessary documents if required |
How to Apply in Jharkhand
The eligible applicant may visit the nearest Common Service Centre to apply under the scheme.
Online - via CSC The eligible applicant may visit the nearest Common Service Centre to apply under the scheme.
Common questions in Jharkhand
Who can apply for Jharkhand Rajya Fasal Rahat Yojana in Jharkhand?
Eligible residents of Jharkhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Jharkhand Rajya Fasal Rahat Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Jharkhand Rajya Fasal Rahat Yojana in Jharkhand?
Applicants in Jharkhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this scheme is not a crop insurance scheme but a compensation scheme to provide financial assistance directly to farmers in case of crop damage.