Launched in 2018, the PM-KISAN scheme is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at providing financial support to land-owning farmer families across the country, ensuring their financial stability.
Financial Support and Allocation
1) Assistance Provided: Eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year, distributed in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 every four months.
-2) Direct Transfer: Each instalment is transferred directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts to ensure transparency and avoid any middleman interference.
3) Fund Allocation: It is noteworthy that under the PM-KISAN Scheme, funds are not allocated and sanctioned State-wise.
Registration and Verification
1) Ease of Registration: The process of self-registration for beneficiaries is user-friendly, facilitated through the PM KISAN mobile app, online portal, and walk-ins via Common Service Centers.
2) Verification Process: To uphold the scheme’s integrity, a mandatory physical verification of 5% of beneficiaries is conducted annually as per the provisions of the scheme.
3) Aadhar Validation: Aadhar validation is mandatory, reinforcing transparency and authenticity in the beneficiary selection process.
Additional Benefits and Features
1) Kisan Credit Cards (KCC): All PM-KISAN beneficiaries are provided with Kisan Credit Cards, enabling farmers to avail easy loans from banks.
2) Mobile Application: The recently launched PM-Kisan Mobile App allows farmers to register and check their payment status conveniently.
Can you recall features of PM-Kisan Mobile App ?
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2024-01-09