India has one of the largest agricultural economies in the world, with a vast majority of the population relying on farming for their livelihood. To support and empower farmers, the Indian government launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana or PM-KISAN in February 2019.
Under PM-KISAN, small and marginal farmers across the country receive financial assistance of Rs 6,000 per year in three installments of Rs 2,000 each. The scheme aims to provide support to farmers for their basic needs of seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs to ensure proper crop health and yields.
To check the status of PM-KISAN beneficiary status, farmers can follow the steps below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of PM-KISAN (http://pmkisan.gov.in/)
Step 2: Click on the “Farmers Corner” tab on the homepage
Step 3: Select “Beneficiary Status” from the dropdown menu
Step 4: Enter either your Aadhaar number or account number, or mobile number
Step 5: Click on the “Get Data” button
Step 6: The status of the beneficiary will be displayed on the screen
It is important to note that only those farmers who meet the eligibility criteria are eligible to receive benefits under the PM-KISAN scheme. The eligibility criteria include:
– Farmer families holding cultivable land as per land records of the state/UT
– Family members of the eligible farmer who own cultivable land
– Families who have eligible farmers who are currently not owning cultivable land, but were eligible to do so as of 01.02.2019
– Institutional Landholders, such as colleges, universities, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras, among others
In conclusion, PM-KISAN is a significant scheme that aims to support farmers and promote agriculture in India. Checking the beneficiary status is easy and can be done online on the official website of the scheme. Farmers who are yet to enroll for the scheme can do so by visiting the nearest village panchayat or bank branch.