Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna (PM-KISAN) is a scheme introduced by the Indian government to provide financial assistance to farmers. The scheme was launched in February 2019 to support farmers by providing them with a direct income of Rs. 6000 per annum. The scheme is expected to benefit around 14 crore farmers in the country.
Under the PM-KISAN scheme, the farmers will get the financial assistance in three equal instalments of Rs. 2000 each. The first instalment will be provided from April to July, the second from August to November, and the third from December to March. The amount will be transferred directly to the farmers’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
To be eligible for the scheme, farmers must be:
– Indian citizens
– Small and marginal farmers who own up to 2 hectares of land
– Farmer families that own up to 2 hectares of cultivable land and who have a combined income of less than Rs. 2 lakhs per annum
The scheme has several benefits for farmers, such as providing financial assistance to help them meet various expenses related to farming, such as buying seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs. The scheme also aims to help farmers in distress who are facing financial difficulties or are unable to pay their debts.
To enroll for the scheme, farmers can go to their nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or visit the PM-KISAN portal and register themselves. After registration, the farmers will be issued a Unique Farmer Identification Number (UFIN) and a Kisan Credit Card (KCC). The KCC will enable them to access various credit facilities to help them in their farming activities.
To ensure transparency and eliminate any kind of fraud, the government has established a database of farmers and will verify the details provided by the farmers during the enrollment process. The government has also made the process of enrollment and receiving benefits under the scheme completely online and has made it available in multiple languages for the convenience of farmers.
In conclusion, the PM-KISAN scheme is an excellent initiative taken by the Indian government to support farmers and provide financial assistance to help them improve their livelihoods. The scheme will help farmers meet their various needs related to farming, and will also help them in times of distress or financial difficulty. Farmers must take advantage of this scheme and enroll themselves to receive the benefits.