The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana or PM Kisan Yojana was launched by the Indian government to provide relief to small and marginal farmers in India. Under the scheme, eligible farmers are provided with financial assistance of INR 6000 per annum, payable in three equal instalments of INR 2000 each. But, how does one become eligible for this scheme and how can one check their beneficiary status?
Eligibility Criteria
To avail of the benefits of the PM Kisan Yojana, farmers must fulfil the following criteria:
1) The farmer must be a citizen of India.
2) The farmer should own cultivable land.
3) The farmer must hold an operational landholding or a joint family holding with the landholder and should fall under any of the below categories:
– Small and marginal farmers who own land up to two hectares.
– Farmer families who have combined land holdings of two hectares or less.
– Farmers who have applied for a loan from financial institutions and are recognized by the Government of India as farmers under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme.
4) The farmer should have a valid Aadhaar card number.
Beneficiary Status Check
If you have applied for the PM Kisan Yojana and are waiting for your beneficiary status, here’s how you can check the status online:
1) Visit the official website of the PM Kisan Yojana and click on ‘Farmers Corner.’
2) Click on the ‘Beneficiary Status’ link.
3) Enter your state, district, and sub-district (block).
4) You can now check your beneficiary status by entering your Aadhaar number or bank account number.
5) If your application has been accepted and approved, your name and details will be displayed with the amount credited.
However, if your name is not displayed, it means your application is still under process. In such a case, you will have to wait for further updates from the concerned authorities.
Conclusion
The PM Kisan Yojana is an initiative of the Government of India to support small and marginal farmers. With the financial assistance provided by the scheme, farmers can cover their expenses, purchase seeds, fertilizers, etc. Checking the beneficiary status of applications can help farmers get timely updates and avail the benefits of the scheme.