The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM KISAN), a cornerstone of the largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme in the world, is set to provide higher financial support to farmers. Initially offering Rs 6,000 annually to farmers, talks centered on doubling this amount to Rs 12,000. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during an election rally in Rajasthan, pledged this higher sum for beneficiaries of the PM Kisan Yojana if the BJP government assumes power in the state.
What is PM Kisan Yojana
Launched on December 1, 2018, the PM Kisan Yojana is a Central Sector initiative fully funded by the Government of India. It aims to provide an income support of Rs 6,000 per year, distributed in three equal installments, to eligible landholding farmer families. The scheme considers the family unit as comprising the husband, wife, and minor children.
Under the guidelines, the State Governments and Union Territory administrations identify eligible farmer families, and the support funds are directly transferred to the beneficiaries' bank accounts. However, certain exclusion categories prevent individuals of higher economic status from availing of the benefits.
Eligibility and Exclusions
Institutional landholders and farmer families falling under specific categories such as constitutional post holders, elected officials, government employees, pensioners with substantial income, income taxpayers, and certain professionals like doctors and engineers are excluded from the scheme.
States Likely to Benefit
The increased installment of Rs 12,000 is anticipated to benefit farmers in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan.
e-KYC Process for Eligibility
Farmers eager to avail themselves of the scheme's benefits must undergo e-KYC. Here's a step-by-step guide to completing the e-KYC process:
1. Visit the official PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana website pmkisan.gov.in/
2. Navigate to the 'Farmer Corner' and select the 'e-KYC' option.
3. Input your Aadhaar number and registered mobile number.
4. Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number for verification.
5. Submit the OTP on the website to complete the e-KYC process.
By completing this procedure, farmers can ensure their eligibility and access the benefits provided by the PM Kisan Yojana.
You can also complete your e-KYC, know the status of your installment and install the PM Kisan Mobile App through the QR Codes given on the website.
