Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started a great initiative directly from the central government under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme or PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. Launched back on 29th February 2019, this scheme directly sends Rs.6000 per year in three instalments to every farmer’s bank accounts who are registered under this beneficiary. However, farmers who still haven’t registered for this amount should go through this article to understand and complete the application process in due time. Even though this scheme is a ray of hope to financially crippled farmers continuous efforts are being taken to improve its range of beneficiaries.
PM kisan samman nidhi Eligibility
For ensuring PM Kisan Samman Nidhi reaches to farmers that require urgent financial support. It has specific eligibility criteria in place that registered candidates should meet so that the beneficiaries reach the marginalised farmers. Here the few of those criterions mentioned in the points below.
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Landholding farmers
Farmers who own cultivable land are eligible to receive the benefit under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. However, they must be in the land records of state or Union Territory.
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Family unit
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme is allotted to a family as a unit that comprises of a husband, wife and minor children.
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Excluded
Multiple categories of farmers are excluded from PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, which has been discussed briefly in the points below.
- Institutional landholders
- Family member of farmers who currently or previously held positions in the following posts.
- Current and former holders of constitutional posts.
- Current and former minister of Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha/State Legislative Assemblies/State Legislative Councils.
- Current and former mayors of municipal corporations, chairperson of district panchayats.
- Serving or retired officers and employees of central/state government ministries/offices/Departments and its field units central or state PSEs/Autonomous institutions under government control.
- Superannuated/retired professionals received pensions with a monthly amount of Rs.10,000 or more.
- People who have paid income tax in the previous assessment year.
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Documents
Farmers who want to show their eligibility must present their valid land records and bank account details for financial assistance.
Benefits of Pm kisan samman Nidhi
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Financial support
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme assures marginalised farmer families with Rs. 6000 annually. However, this amount is paid in three instalments of Rs.2000 over the course of four months.
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Eligibility criteria
When it comes to eligibility criteria, the scheme is aimed at providing financial assistance to each landholding farmer who matches certain criteria. Although there are a few exceptions, it must be checked before applying for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
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Directly transferred to a bank account
Unlike some other beneficiaries, the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme ensures the amount is directly transferred to eligible farmer’s bank accounts through an efficient disbursement process.
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Nationwide implementation
Finally, this scheme is implemented nationwide to ensure it reaches a specific section of farmers who belong to marginalized or small sectors.
Application date for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
Talking about the application date for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 16th instalment, you have to complete the online registration before 31st March, 2024. However, there are no official announcement date for 17th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. Stay tuned or keep checking its official website for further information.
Required documents for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
Here are some documents that beneficiaries have to carry for completing their registration under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
- Aadhar card linked with contact number
- Valid land records
- Bank account details like pass book
How to apply online for PM Kisan samman Nidhi
Step by step explanation has been offered in the points below for you to understand the complete process of applying online for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
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Visiting the official website at https://pmkisan.gov.in/ to complete your application by navigating through the homepage.
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Once you open the homepage, you might come across a new farmer registration option below the farmer’s corner.
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On clicking the new farmer registration option, a new page will open from where you will find two options, i.e., urban or rural area.
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Pick rural farmer registration if your land is located in rural area. Similarly, click on urban if your land is situated in urban area.
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On completing this portion, you have to enter the details of your Aadhaar card number and mobile number that is linked with it by selecting your home state.
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You will receive an OTP that you have to verify by filling in the details in the given OTP box.
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This would take you onto next page, where you have to provide personal details and land title with other details as required.
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After providing those details, ensure the application form is submitted, thereby completing the online registration under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is pm Kisan Samman Nidhi 2022?
Narendra Modi released the newest and the 11th installments of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM–KISAN) scheme.
2.Who can apply for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme 2024?
All the farmers irrespective of their land holding / ownership can avail assistance under PM Kisan Yojana 2024.
3.How much is pm Kisan Samman Nidhi?
Under the scheme, eligible farmer families are provided Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each.