The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna (PM-Kisan) is a welfare scheme launched by the Government of India in 2019. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to eligible farmers across the country through direct cash transfer. According to the official website of PM-Kisan, the scheme is designed to augment the income of the small and marginal farmers and to meet their immediate financial needs for various inputs to ensure proper crop health and appropriate yields, thereby paving the way for sustainable farming practices.
Under the scheme, eligible farmers receive an income support of Rs. 6,000 per year directly in their bank accounts, provided in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each. The scheme is applicable to all farmers, regardless of their landholding size, as long as they fall under certain eligibility criteria. The scheme also provides an option for self-registration through the PM-Kisan website, which can be accessed through a desktop or mobile browser. Farmers can also register themselves through Common Service Centers (CSCs), which are available in every village and town across the country.
The eligibility criteria for PM-Kisan include farmers who own cultivable land that is up to two hectares, families that fall under the Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF) category, and farmers who have a valid Aadhar card. The scheme is not applicable to any farmer who is a beneficiary of any other central or state government welfare scheme.
The government has also set up a PM-Kisan Mobile app, which enables farmers to view their payment details and updates around the scheme, register themselves for the scheme, and provide feedback.
In conclusion, the PM-Kisan scheme is a much-needed initiative to provide financial assistance to farmers and boost sustainable farming practices across the country. The scheme has already benefitted millions of farmers across India, and the government’s efforts to expand the reach and simplify the application process are helping more farmers access the scheme in a hassle-free manner.