Area Expansion of Spices

The Area Expansion of Spices scheme aims to promote the cultivation of spice crops in areas where farming was not conducted in the previous year. The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for expanding their spice crop area, with a minimum of 0.50 hectares and a maximum of 4 hectares eligible for subsidy. Farmers will receive 40% of the total cost of inputs, up to a maximum of ₹5,500 per hectare, for seeds, integrated nutrient management, pest management, and other inputs. The scheme also includes provisions for the supply of seeds and other materials at subsidized rates through cooperative societies.

• Financial assistance of up to ₹5,500 per hectare
• Support for seeds and other agricultural inputs
• Access to package of practices literature
• Subsidized rates for fertilizers and pest management materials

Farmers who wish to expand their spice crop area in regions where farming was not conducted in the previous year.

Online

1. Apply online through the Horticulture Department's website: horticulture.rajasthan.gov.in
2. Submit required documents:
   • Jamabandi Copy
   • Bank Passbook Copy
   • Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card Copy
3. Contact designated officers for assistance:
   • Ram Lal Meena, Joint Director, Mobile: 9414049787, Email: jdh.css.hort@rajasthan.gov.in
   • Laxman Singh, Assistant Director CSS, Mobile: 9414592962, Email: jdh.css.hort@rajasthan.gov.in
   • Dhara Singh Bhati, Agriculture Officer CSS, Mobile: 9829680648, Email: jdh.css.hort@rajasthan.gov.in