Tarbandi Yojana
A subsidy of 50% to 70% on fencing your field against nilgai, wild boar and stray cattle — up to ₹56,000 for a group of farmers fencing together.
Run by: Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan
- General farmer
- 50%, up to ₹40,000
- Small & marginal
- 60%, up to ₹48,000
- Community (10+)
- 70%, up to ₹56,000
- Apply on
- Raj Kisan portal
Overview
Across much of Rajasthan the crop that gets sown is not the crop that gets harvested — nilgai, wild boar and stray cattle take a share every night. Tarbandi treats the fence as a crop input and subsidises it, because a fenced field is the difference between a harvest and a grazed stubble.
The rate rises as the holding gets smaller and as farmers act together. A general farmer gets 50% up to ₹40,000 for fencing up to 400 running metres; a small or marginal farmer gets 60% up to ₹48,000; and a community of ten or more farmers fencing at least five hectares together gets up to 70%, capped at ₹56,000 per farmer. The farmer contributes the balance, and applications run on the Raj Kisan portal.
The individual scheme originally needed at least 1.5 hectare of contiguous land in one place; later revisions relaxed this for small and marginal farmers. The subsidy is a one-time benefit for a given khasra, is paid only on a boundary fence built after sanction, and is released after the fenced length is physically measured against the sanction — so confirm the current land rule and per-metre cost norm on Raj Kisan before you start.
What you get
The benefit as the state notifies it — nothing here is an estimate.
- 50% subsidy up to ₹40,000 for a general farmer, on fencing up to 400 running metres.
- 60% up to ₹48,000 for a small or marginal farmer — the rate rises as the holding shrinks.
- Up to 70%, capped at ₹56,000, for a community of ten or more farmers fencing five hectares together.
- Turns the fence from an unaffordable one-off into a subsidised crop input that stops the nightly grazing loss.
Who is eligible
State schemes usually state their criteria as prose rather than a checklist. This is that prose, unpacked — the department’s verification is what decides.
You qualify if
- Permanent resident of Rajasthan cultivating land in the state
- Contiguous land in one place meeting the current minimum (originally 1.5 hectare for an individual; relaxed for small and marginal farmers)
- No tarbandi subsidy already taken for the same khasra
- Willing to contribute the balance share of the fencing cost
- Registered on the Raj Kisan portal (or applying through an e-Mitra centre)
Not covered
- Fencing put up before sanction — the subsidy is not paid retrospectively
- Holdings below the current minimum land requirement, or land not contiguous
- A repeat claim on a khasra already fenced under the scheme
Documents you need
Have these ready before you start — most rejections are a missing paper, not a missing right.
- Aadhaar card
- Jamabandi land record
- Ration card
- Bank passbook
- Affidavit as required by the scheme
How to apply
Fewer steps than a central scheme, and usually one office rather than a portal.
- 1
Apply on the Raj Kisan portal
Register and apply at rajkisan.rajasthan.gov.in, or through an e-Mitra centre, before putting up any fencing.
- 2
Wait for sanction, then fence
Build the fence only after sanction. Fencing done before the order does not qualify for the subsidy.
- 3
Verification and subsidy
An agriculture officer measures the fenced length against the sanction, and the subsidy share is released to your bank account.
If something goes wrong
Missing from the list, or payment stuck — here is the channel the department itself publishes for it.
- For an application rejected without a clear reason, a delayed field measurement, or a subsidy not credited after verification, take it up with the Agriculture Supervisor and the Assistant Director of Agriculture for your area, then the Joint Director (Agriculture) at the district. Keep the Raj Kisan application number and the sanction letter.
- If it stays unresolved, use Rajasthan Sampark — CM Helpline 181 (free, 24×7), the portal at sampark.rajasthan.gov.in (an SSO ID is needed to file online), or any Sampark Centre at the gram panchayat, panchayat samiti or district level. Keep the Grievance ID to track it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get more subsidy by fencing with my neighbours?
Yes. A community of ten or more farmers fencing at least five hectares together gets up to 70%, capped at ₹56,000 — more than an individual’s 50–60%.
How much fencing does the subsidy cover?
For an individual, up to 400 running metres. The percentage and ceiling depend on your category — general, small/marginal, or community.
Can I fence first and claim later?
No. Apply and get sanction before fencing. Work done before the sanction order is not eligible.
Is there a minimum land size?
The individual scheme originally needed at least 1.5 hectare of contiguous land in one place. Later revisions relaxed this for small and marginal farmers — check the current rule on Raj Kisan.
Can I claim again for another field?
The subsidy is a one-time benefit for a given khasra. A field already fenced under the scheme cannot be claimed again, but a separate un-fenced khasra can be, subject to the rules.
Facts checked against rajkisan.rajasthan.gov.in on 20 October 2026. editorial policy.