Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi: How to Register to Avail Benefits?

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• What is Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana?
• What are the Eligibility Criteria for PM-KISAN?
• What are the Benefits of PM-KISAN?
• What are the Documents Required for PM-KISAN?
• What is the Registration Process for PM-KISAN?
• How do you Check the Beneficiary Status of PM-KISAN?

Introduction

Small & Marginal Farmers (SMFs) constitute around 80% of work force dependent upon agriculture for their livelihoods. They are one of the most distressed and person with very low income in the country due to which they are not able to procure inputs that could raise their farm output and their income. To address it and make SMFs financially secure, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. Read on to learn more about its eligibility criteria, benefits, registration process and more.

What is Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana?

The Government of India (GoI) launched Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) on 1st December 2018. It is a Central Sector scheme that works to provide financial support to our Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs). The scheme offers Rs. 6000 per year to eligible farmer families in three equal instalments every four months.

Farmers can use this financial assistance for a variety of purposes, including household expenditures and buying key inputs to ensure healthy crops and higher yields. Also, they may not fall into the debt trap of moneylenders to fulfil such basic needs. The funds are transferred directly into farmers' bank accounts via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. The Indian government fully funds PM-KISAN.

What are the Eligibility Criteria for PM-KISAN?

All landholder farmer families are eligible for PM-KISAN. As per the official definition, such a family should have a wife, husband and minor children. Also, they must own up to 2 hectares of cultivable land. The record of this landholding must be in the land records of the particular state or union territory.

What are the Benefits of PM-KISAN?

• PM-KISAN offers additional income to farmers, which they can use to meet their household or farming needs.
• It provides them with some level of financial stability to continue farming activities.
• The beneficiaries of the PM-KISAN scheme can get loans at lower interest rates through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC).

What are the Documents Required for PM-KISAN?

To avail of the benefits of PM Kisan Yojana, you need the following documents:

• Aadhaar Number / Aadhaar enrolment number
• Updated Jamabandi (Proof of land ownership)
• Bank details (Bank name & branch, account number, IFSC Code, etc)

If Aadhaar is not available, you may need other valid identity proofs like a Voter ID card, Driving License or NREGA Job Card.

What is the Online Registration Process for PM-KISAN?

The following are the methods to get registered under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana:

• First, visit the official PM-KISAN website and scroll to the ‘Farmers Corner’ section.
• Second, click on the ‘New Farmer Registration’ tab to open the application form.
• Third, select your location and enter Aadhar and Mobile number to generate OTP.
• Fourth, verify your mobile and Aadhar through inputting the generated OTP.
• Lastly, fill all the required information as directed and upload the supporting land document to finally submit the form.

Alternatively, you can register through Common Service Centres (CSC) by paying a fee, contact revenue officer, local patwari or nodal officer for PM-KISAN, or download the PM-KISAN app to apply.

How do you Check the Beneficiary Status of PM-KISAN?

• Visit the official website of PM Kisan.
• Go to the ‘Farmers Corner’ section and click on the ‘Know Your Status” tab.
• Input the required information, such as the registration number and CAPTCHA code.
• If you do not know the registration number, click on ‘Know your registration no.’ and get the registration number through your mobile number or Aadhaar number.
• Hit ‘Get OTP” and input the OTP received on your eKYC-registered mobile number.

You will be able to see all the key details related to the status of your benefits, including instalment details.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana is a boon for small and marginal farmers. It offers supplemental income to fund a wide range of farming or livelihood needs. A farmer can ensure better crop health and yield to earn better money. Also, they can increase their savings with the PM-KISAN benefits for future use. Hope you now understand how PM-KISAN can benefit farmers along with its eligibility criteria and registration process. So why wait? Register now to enjoy the benefits of PM-KISAN.