The Centre has announced that only farmers who have completed registration will be eligible for the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme benefits. This means that the upcoming 20th installment, scheduled to be released on June 20, will only be transferred to the accounts of registered farmers.
Despite being aware of this requirement, many farmers have still not completed their registration process. Out of 66,900 eligible farmers in the tehsil area, only 35,429 have registered so far, as per a media report. The remaining 30,580 farmers could miss out on the next installment.
Farmer registry now mandatory
The government has made it mandatory for farmers to complete the farmer registry process to access not only the PM-Kisan benefits but also all other schemes run by the agriculture department. Still, nearly 47% of farmers in the region have not registered.
Farmers can complete the registration process through the ‘Farmer Registry UP’ mobile app, the official Farmer Registry portal, or by visiting any public service center. To register, farmers must have their Khatauni’s Gata number and Aadhaar card details. The process can also be done through Panchayat Assistants, Lekhpals, Agricultural Technical Assistants, or Krishi Sakhis.
PM-Kisan Yojana: What You Need to Know
As part of the government’s PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmers across India receive Rs 6,000 every year. This financial support is provided in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each, which is released every four months.
The most recent and 19th instalment of the scheme was released on February 24, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly transferred around Rs 22,000 crore into the bank accounts of approximately 9.8 crore farmers.
How to Complete e-KYC for PM-KISAN: A Simple Guide
- Go to the official website: pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on “Farmers Corner” on the homepage
- Choose “Update Mobile Number”
- Enter your Aadhaar number
- Verify using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number
Completing e-KYC is mandatory to continue receiving PM-KISAN benefits.