Farmer ID is an important initiative of the Government of India, which aims to provide digital identity to farmers and benefit them from government schemes. This ID will be a unique identification number for every farmer, which will centralize their personal and agricultural information. In this article, we will give you the process of creating Kisan ID, necessary documents, eligibility and other important information.
View of Kisan ID Scheme
| Speciality | Description |
| Name of the scheme | Farm ID scheme |
| Objective | Digital identity for farmers |
| Eligibility | Indian citizens of 18+ age group with farm |
| Required documents | Aadhar card, land records, bank details |
| Registration mode | Online and offline |
| benefits | Access to government schemes |
| Unique ID format | Identification number of 11 digits |
What is a farmer ID?
Farmer ID is a digital identity card that helps farmers to establish their identity and take advantage of various government schemes. It contains the following information:
- Farmer’s name and photo
- Specific farmer ID number
- Land details (measles number, area etc.)
- Bank account statement
- Mobile number
- Aadhaar number
This ID provides farmers access to all government services on the same platform.
Eligibility for Kisan ID
There are the following eligibility criteria to apply for Kisan ID:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The age of the applicant should be at least 18 years.
- The applicant should have agricultural land (ownership or lease).
- The applicant should have a valid Aadhaar card and bank account.
Documents required for farmer ID
The following documents are required to make a farmer ID:
- Aadhaar Card: Mandatory for Identification.
- PAN card: optional but useful.
- Bank Passbook: For bank account details.
- Land documents: measles-khatauni or Jamabandi.
- Passport Size Photo
- Mobile number: Must be linked to Aadhaar.
- Email ID: If available.
How to register for farmer ID?
Step-by-step process:
- online registration:
- Government farmers go to the portal.
- Click “New Registration”.
- Enter your mobile number and verify from OTP.
- Fill personal information:
- Enter the name, father’s name, date of birth, gender etc.
- Give Aadhaar number and PAN number (optional).
- Provide land details:
- Fill the details of your agricultural land.
- Give information like measles number and area.
- Bank Description:
- Enter bank account number and IFSC code.
- Upload documents:
- Scan and upload all the necessary documents.
- submit form:
- Check all the information.
- Agree on the announcement and submit the form.
- Check the application status:
- After submitting the application, a registration number will be available.
- You can check the status of application online from this number.
Benefits of Kisan ID
Farmers ID gives farmers the following benefits:
- Direct benefits of government schemes like agricultural loans, crop insurance etc.
- Transparency increases due to the preparation of digital records.
- Expert guidance and marketing receives.
- Facilities like survey are available to compensate for damage.
Offline registration process
If online registration is not possible, then farmers can register in their village or by visiting the nearest public facility center. Employees of Agriculture Department or Revenue Department will help you in these camps.
General issues during registration
Some common problems that may come to make farmers IDs:
- Lack of Aadhaar card link.
- Error in land documents.
- Internet connectivity problem.
Contact the local administration to solve these problems.
Disclaimer:
This article is written only for the purpose of providing information. The Kisan ID scheme is real and has been implemented by the government. However, the application process may change. Contact your local administration or government portal for more information.
