The announcement of the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is keenly anticipated by many recipients. Through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, qualified farmers are given Rupees 6,000 in financial aid annually, which is credited to their bank accounts connected to their Aadhaar in three equal installments.
Farmers must ensure their Aadhaar account is linked to an active mobile number to complete OTP-based eKYC. Updating the mobile number on the PM Kisan website is essential for receiving timely updates about upcoming installments.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: What is it?
The PM KISAN Yojana was launched in February 2019 with the goal of assisting land-holding farmers nationwide with their financial needs. On October 5, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the recipients of the 18th installment of the PM Kisan Yojana.
Farmers can update their PM Kisan-linked mobile number on the PM Kisan portal by following these steps:
- Go to the website of PM Kisan: Visit PM Kisan’s official website.
- After selecting “Update Mobile Number,” Find the “Update Mobile Number” option and click it.
- Enter your registration number or Aadhaar along with the captcha code. Enter the captcha code and your
- Aadhaar or registration number.
- Press the “Search and Edit” button. Select the edit option after clicking the search button.
- Change Your Cell Phone Number: After entering your new mobile number, save the modifications.
Is eKYC required for recipients of PM Kisan?
Yes, all farmers who are enrolled with PM Kisan must have eKYC. “eKYC is a requirement for PM Kisan beneficiaries,” the PM Kisan website states. Farmers can visit the closest CSC centers for biometric-based eKYC, or they can use the PM Kisan Portal for OTP-based eKYC.
Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi: eKYC Based on OTP
Farmers need to have an active mobile phone connected to their Aadhaar in order to complete OTP-based eKYC. Take these actions:
- Go to https://pmkisan.gov.in, the PM Kisan portal, and complete the eKYC procedure.
- Select e-KYC from the menu in the upper right corner.
- After providing your OTP, enter your Aadhaar number and finish your eKYC.
After a day, the completed eKYC will appear in the beneficiary status on the PM Kisan website. Additionally, farmers can check their status through Kisan-eMitra (the PM-KISAN AI chatbot) and the KYC module on the PM-KISAN web.
When will PM Kisan Samman Nidhi’s 19th installment be available?
Installments are paid out three times a year, every four months, under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. It is anticipated that the 19th episode will be available in February 2025. As the release date approaches, the government will post formal updates on the PM Kisan website.
How can farmers find out if they are eligible?
Use these procedures to find out your beneficiary status under PM Kisan:
- Go to PM Kisan’s official webpage.
- Visit the page for Beneficiary Status.
- “Beneficiary Status” is clicked.
- Input your account number or Aadhaar number.
- Select “Get Data.”
- Check the status of your beneficiary.
- Verify the status of the payment.
Your beneficiary status will appear on the screen after the system has processed your request and verified it with the PM Kisan database.
