The Pradhanmantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna (PM-KISAN) was launched in February 2019 with the aim to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers across the country. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive a direct cash-transfer of Rs. 6,000 annually to their bank accounts.
However, it has been observed that some farmers have not received their payments on time, which has caused distress among them. To address this issue, the government has taken several steps to ensure timely payments.
One of the primary reasons for late payments was the delay in the verification process of beneficiary data. To overcome this, the government has improved the database management system and linked it with Aadhaar to ensure quick verification and transfer of funds.
In addition, the government has set up a grievance redressal mechanism to help farmers who have not received their payments on time. Farmers can directly contact the PM-KISAN Helpline at 011-24300606 or send an email to pmkisan-ict@gov.in to report their issues regarding the scheme. The government has also urged states to set up a state-level PM-KISAN Cell to ensure that farmers’ grievances are addressed in a timely manner.
Moreover, the government has made it mandatory for states to upload the beneficiary data on the PM-KISAN web portal by the 10th of every month. This will ensure that there is no delay in the transfer of funds to beneficiaries.
In conclusion, while there have been cases of delayed payments under the PM-KISAN scheme, the government has taken proactive measures to address the issue. By improving the database management system, setting up a grievance redressal mechanism, and making it mandatory for states to upload the beneficiary data on time, the government aims to ensure that eligible farmers receive their payments on time.