As a new farmer, getting access to governmental subsidies and financial assistance can make a huge difference in your farming experience. Being aware of available schemes and programs can help get things started. One program called PMKisan scheme provides financial assistance to small and marginal farmers across India. To make the process more transparent and easily accessible to farmers, the government has provided a portal where one can check their PMKisan beneficiary status.
What is PMKisan Scheme?
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PMKisan) is a government-led initiative that aims to provide financial support to small and marginal farmers in the country. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Under the scheme, eligible farmers get Rs. 6000 each per annum, which is transferred into their registered accounts in three equal installments of Rs. 2000.
Who is eligible to apply for the PMKisan Scheme?
To be eligible for PMKisan scheme:
– The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
– The applicant should own cultivable land under their name.
– The applicant should belong to a small and marginal farming family, and their farm should have cultivable land of up to two hectares.
– Applicants should have a valid Aadhaar card.
How to check PMKisan beneficiary status?
After registering for PMKisan, a farmer can check their beneficiary status online by following these steps:
1. Visit the official PMKisan website – https://pmkisan.gov.in.
2. Click on the “Farmer Corner” on the menu bar, and then click on the “Beneficiary Status” option.
3. A new page with the PMKisan beneficiary status verification option will open. Choose from the three options to verify your status – Aadhaar number, bank account number, or mobile number.
4. After choosing the preferred option, enter the required details and click on the “Get Data” option.
5. The page will display your PMKisan beneficiary status. It will either show “payment sent” or “payment pending”.
Conclusion
The PMKisan scheme is a great initiative to help small and marginal farmers in India. The online platform to check the beneficiary status is transparent and easy, which allows farmers to track their financial assistance. Any eligible farmer can apply for the scheme to get the benefits. In case of any issues regarding the PMKisan application or verification process, farmers can reach out to their respective State Nodal Officers or the PMKisan’s Helpdesk.