As per the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan), an initiative of the Government of India launched in December 2018, farmers from across the country are eligible to receive an income support of Rs. 6,000 annually. The scheme aims to support the farmers by providing financial assistance to them, thereby enabling them to take care of their expenses like seeds, fertilizers, etc. The scheme benefits small and marginal farmers of the country, providing them with some financial relief.
So, who is eligible to become a beneficiary under the scheme?
The eligibility criteria for farmers to avail the benefits of the PM-Kisan scheme are simple. They have to fulfill the following conditions:
Farmer’s landholding: The farmer should have a cultivable landholding up to 2 hectares. The land should be in the farmers’ name or in their family members’ name.
Citizenship: The farmer should be a citizen of India.
Aadhaar card: The farmer must have an Aadhaar card. The government has made it mandatory to register their Aadhaar card to avail the benefits of the scheme.
Bank account: The farmer must have an active bank account. It should be linked with their Aadhaar card.
It is essential to note that if a farmer is also a government employee, he or she will not be eligible for the scheme. Similarly, if a farmer falls under the category of institutional landowners, he or she will not be eligible for the benefits of the scheme.
It is also important to note that the scheme has a provision for error correction, and farmers can rectify their details if their name is not on the beneficiary list. For prospective beneficiaries, they can check their beneficiary status on the official PM-Kisan website by entering their Aadhaar card number, mobile number, or account number.
In conclusion, the PM-Kisan scheme is a significant step taken by the government to support the farming community, who have been affected by the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an effort to bring relief to those farmers who are struggling and need assistance to take care of their expenses. The eligibility criteria are straightforward, and interested farmers can check their beneficiary status on the official website of PM-Kisan.