PM-Kisan Scheme 19th Installment Update: The Central Government releases the 19th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Monday, February 24, for eligible farmers. The PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme was launched in February 2019. The centrally funded scheme provides direct financial assistance to landholding farmer families.
PM Modi has transferred Rs 22,000 crore to bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers under 19th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme from Bihar's Bhagalpur. So far, over 110 million farmers have benefited from 18 installments.
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The PM-KISAN scheme is open to all landholding farmer families with cultivable land in their names. However, certain categories are excluded, including pensioners receiving more than ₹10,000 per month and individuals who pay income tax.
Farmers who have not completed e-KYC, lack land verification, or haven’t linked Aadhaar with their bank accounts may face difficulties in receiving government benefits. Ensuring these requirements are met is crucial for a smooth disbursement process.
Under the scheme, funds are directly credited to beneficiaries' bank accounts. State governments and UT administrations ensure only eligible farmers receive the payment as per the scheme's guidelines.
Farmers can verify their eKYC using:
-OTP-based eKYC via PM-Kisan portal or mobile app -Biometric eKYC at Common Service Centres (CSCs) and State Seva Kendras (SSKs) -Face authentication eKYC through the PM-Kisan Mobile App
Exclusions Include:
-Institutional landholders -Serving/former Ministers, MPs, MLAs, and Mayors -Government employees (except Group D/Multi-Tasking Staff) -Retired pensioners receiving Rs10,000 or more per month -Income tax payers in the previous assessment year
The eligible farmers receive Rs 6,000 annually in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 each. The financial support helps farmers purchase essential agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Step 1: Visit pmkisan.gov.in
Step 2: Click ‘Farmers Corner’ on the homepage
Step 3: Select ‘Beneficiary Status’ and enter state, district, and village details
Step 4: Click ‘Get Report’ to check your name
Step 5: If missing, update details or contact the helpline at 155261, 1800115526 (toll-free), 011-23381092, or email pmkisan-ict@gov.in
Step 1: Visit pmkisan.gov.in
Step 2: Click ‘Voluntary Surrender of PM-KISAN Benefits’
Step 3:Enter registration number, captcha, and request OTP
Step 4: Authenticate via OTP and confirm surrender
Step 5: Once surrendered, benefits stop, and reapplication is not allowed.
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