As you may already know, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan) is a government-initiated scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to small and marginal farmers in India. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2019, and since then, it has been rolled out across the country.
Under the PM-Kisan scheme, eligible farmers are provided with a direct income support of Rs. 6,000 per year. This support is given in three instalments of Rs. 2,000 each directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. The scheme aims to provide support to around 12 crore small and marginal farmers, who have land holdings of up to 2 hectares.
The scheme is being implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The main objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to farmers to help them meet their various agricultural needs, such as the purchase of inputs like seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other related expenses.
To be eligible for the PM-Kisan scheme, farmers must fulfill certain criteria. The main requirements are that the farmer must be a citizen of India, should own cultivable land, and the landholding should be under 2 hectares. Additionally, individuals who are eligible for any of the existing scheme of the government such as pension schemes or employees of state or central government are not eligible for the scheme.
The registration process for the PM-Kisan scheme is simple and can be done through the mobile App of PM-Kisan or by visiting the official website. Farmers can also register themselves through the Common Service Centres (CSCs) located in various parts of the country. All they need to provide is their Aadhaar card, bank account details and landholding documents to the nearest agriculture office or CSC.
The PM-Kisan scheme has been applauded for its efforts to provide direct financial support to farmers without any middlemen involved. By providing direct funding to farmers, the scheme intends to boost agricultural productivity and income, while also enhancing farmers’ socio-economic status. Today, the scheme has empowered many farmers and provided them a sense of financial security.