PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a flagship initiative by the Government of India aimed at providing direct income support to small and marginal farmers across the country, irrespective of their CIBIL Score. Launched in February 2019, the scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of farmers by providing them with income support of Rs. 6,000 per year in three equal instalments. The primary objective of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is to ensure financial stability and improve the livelihoods of farmers, particularly those who own less than 2 hectares of cultivable land, regardless of their CIBIL Score.
Under the scheme, the financial assistance is directly transferred to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scheme intends to alleviate the economic distress faced by farmers, enhance their purchasing power, and encourage them to adopt modern agricultural practices. Additionally, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi promotes inclusivity by covering farmers from all states and union territories without any discrimination.
Overall, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi plays a crucial role in supporting the agricultural community and contributing to the socio-economic development of rural areas by ensuring a steady income flow to farmers.
Why should you check your PM Kisan Beneficiary status?
Reviewing your PM Kisan beneficiary status allows you to monitor various aspects of your PM Kisan profile. By checking the status, you can ascertain the number of instalments that you have received. You can also verify your inclusion in the beneficiary list.
Check PM Kisan Beneficiary status using Aadhaar Number
To check your PM Kisan beneficiary status using your Aadhaar number, follow these steps:
- Visit the official PM Kisan Samman Nidhi website
- On the homepage, scroll down to the ‘FARMERS CORNER’ section
- Click on the option labeled ‘KNOW YOUR STATUS’
- You will be directed to a new page. Click on the option ‘KNOW YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER’
- Select search by ‘AADHAR NUMBER’ option
- Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha and click on ‘GET MOBILE OTP’
- Enter the OTP received on your mobile number
- After verifying the OTP, you will receive your registration number
- On the new page, enter your registration number along with the captcha code
- Click on the ‘GET OTP’ button
Your PM Kisan instalment details will then be displayed on the screen
By following these steps, you will be able to access comprehensive information regarding your PM Kisan Beneficiary status and the instalments that you have received.
PM Kisan KYC
PM Kisan KYC,, or Know Your Customer, is an essential process in the PM Kisan scheme aimed at ensuring that the benefits reach the rightful beneficiaries directly into their Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts, thus eliminating middlemen. There are three modes of eKYC available for farmers under the PM Kisan scheme.
Steps to update OTP based eKYC
This guide explains how to easily complete the e-KYC process for the PM-Kisan scheme. Follow these steps:
- Visit the PM-Kisan website
- Go to the Farmers Corner and click the e-KYC icon
- Enter your Aadhaar number and click Search
- Provide your mobile number linked to Aadhaar and click Get OTP
- Enter the OTP received on your mobile to finish e-KYC
Steps to update Biometric-based eKYC
Get your e-KYC done with fingerprints or iris scan at a CSC or SSK:
- Head to the CSC Finder portal to locate a Common Service Centre (CSC) or State Seva Kendra (SSK) close by
- When you arrive, let the CSC/SSK operator know you want to complete e-KYC for the PM-Kisan scheme using biometrics
- Hand over your Aadhaar card and share the mobile number linked to it with the operator
- The CSC/SSK operator will assist you through the remaining steps of the e-KYC process
Steps to update Face authentication-based eKYC
Follow these steps to verify your identity using facial recognition on your mobile device:
- Install both the PM-Kisan app and the Aadhaar Face RD app from the Google Play Store
- Open the PM-Kisan app and log in using your registered mobile number
- Find the beneficiary status page and see if your e-KYC is complete
- If it says “No” for e-KYC, click the “e-KYC” option to begin verification
- Enter your Aadhaar number and grant permission to scan your face
- Once your face scan is successful, your e-KYC verification will be finished
After completing eKYC through any mode, the status is reflected in the beneficiary status after 24 hours. Farmers can also access their status through the KYS module on the PM Kisan portal or Kisan eMitra (PM Kisan AI Chatbot).
This multi-mode eKYC approach ensures accessibility and convenience for farmers across the country, facilitating the seamless distribution of PM Kisan benefits while maintaining transparency and accountability.