The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna (PM-Kisan) is a government scheme in India that aims to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers. The scheme was launched in February 2019 under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The scheme provides income support of Rs. 6,000 per year to eligible farmers in three equal instalments of Rs. 2,000 each. This financial assistance is directly credited to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts to help them meet their agricultural requirements.
Eligibility for PM-Kisan
To be eligible for the PM-Kisan scheme, a farmer must meet the following criteria:
1. The farmer should be an Indian citizen.
2. The farmer should have a valid Aadhaar number.
3. The farmer must own cultivable land.
4. The farmer should have a bank account in their own name.
5. The farmer’s land holding should be less than 2 hectares.
Applying for PM-Kisan
Farmers who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for PM-Kisan by visiting their nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or Agricultural Department office. They can also apply online by visiting the official website of PM-Kisan. Here are the steps to apply for PM-Kisan online:
1. Visit the official website of PM-Kisan – www.pmkisan.gov.in.
2. Click on the ‘New Farmer Registration’ link available on the home page.
3. Enter your Aadhaar number, full name, and the name of your father/husband.
4. Select your state, district, sub-district, block, and village.
5. Provide your bank account details along with the IFSC code of the bank branch.
6. Click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the registration.
7. You will receive a message on your registered mobile number confirming your registration.
The government has set up a dedicated PM-Kisan Helpline (155261) to help farmers with their queries related to the scheme.
In conclusion, the PM-Kisan scheme was launched to provide much-needed financial support to small and marginal farmers. Eligible farmers should take advantage of the scheme by applying for it through the online or offline channels mentioned above.