Published: 18 March 2026Dainik NavajyotiRajasthan
Rajasthan Agriculture Department Signs Carbon Credit MoU with IORA Ecological Solutions — Farmers in Three Blocks to Earn Carbon Finance
In March 2026, the Rajasthan Department of Agriculture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IORA Ecological Solutions to implement an Agricultural Land Management Carbon Project in the state. The announcement was made by Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena. The pilot project targets farmers in three blocks — Bansur (Alwar district), Mahua (Dausa district), and Malpura (Tonk district) — who will be supported to adopt sustainable farming practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon, thereby generating tradeable carbon credits.
Under the arrangement, enrolled farmers will receive carbon payments from buyers in voluntary and compliance carbon markets, providing an additional income stream over and above conventional agricultural earnings. The initiative aligns with the Union Budget 2026-27 which announced a ₹20,000 crore Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) support programme. IORA Ecological Solutions — a specialized environmental consultancy — will provide technical support, measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) services, and aggregate the credits through farmer-producer organisations (FPOs).
This is a significant step for Rajasthan, where arid and semi-arid soils have historically been degraded by intensive cultivation, deforestation, and overgrazing. Practices eligible for carbon credits include zero-till farming, agroforestry, mulching, cover cropping, and drip irrigation-based precision agriculture — all of which have direct relevance for Rajasthan's water-scarce agricultural landscape.
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Rajasthan's carbon credit MoU with IORA Ecological Solutions was initially planned for selected blocks in how many districts?
Explanation · Correct answer BThe Rajasthan Agriculture Department's carbon-credit pilot with IORA Ecological Solutions was planned initially for selected blocks in three districts: Bansur block in Kotputli-Behror, Mahuwa block in Dausa and Malpura block in Tonk. The pilot aims to help farmers earn carbon finance through activities such as plantation, micro-irrigation, farm ponds, solar pumps and improved land-management practices.
Frequently asked questions
Which three blocks in Rajasthan were selected for the carbon credit pilot project?
The pilot project under the carbon credit MoU was launched in Bansur (Alwar), Mahua (Dausa), and Malpura (Tonk) blocks of Rajasthan. These blocks were chosen to test how farmers can earn income from voluntary and compliance carbon markets.
What is the significance of the MoU signed between Rajasthan Agriculture Department and IORA Ecological Solutions?
This MoU is the first carbon credit agreement for Rajasthan farmers, enabling them to earn additional income by adopting sustainable agricultural practices such as reduced tillage and agroforestry. It marks a pioneering step in linking farm-level sustainability with carbon finance in the state.
How does the Union Budget 2026 connect to Rajasthan's carbon credit initiative?
The Union Budget 2026 announced a ₹20,000 crore Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) programme to mainstream carbon markets in India. Rajasthan's MoU with IORA directly aligns with this national framework, positioning the state as an early mover in agricultural carbon credits.
What role will IORA Ecological Solutions play in the Rajasthan carbon credit project?
IORA Ecological Solutions specialises in nature-based carbon projects and will provide MRV — Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification — support to the project. This ensures the carbon credits generated by farmers meet the standards required for trading on carbon markets.
What agricultural practices will help Rajasthan farmers generate carbon credits?
Farmers who adopt sustainable practices such as reduced tillage, agroforestry, cover cropping, and soil carbon enhancement will generate carbon credits under the pilot project. These credits can then be traded on voluntary or compliance carbon markets to earn additional income beyond traditional crop revenue.
