Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana) is an important government scheme for farmers. The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers. Every year the eligible farmers are given financial assistance of ₹ 6,000 in three installments. Now the wait for PM Kisan 19th installment is over. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release this installment on 24 February 2025. In this article, we will tell you how to take advantage of this scheme, how to check the status and other important information related to it.
Introduction to PM Kisan Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was started on 1 February 2019. Its purpose is to give farmers relief from their economic challenges and improve the agriculture sector. Under this scheme, an amount of ₹ 6,000 is given to eligible farmers in three equal installments every year.
The main objective of the scheme:
- Financial assistance to small and marginal farmers.
- Improving farming and farming.
- Increasing the income of farmers.
Brief description of PM Kisan Yojana
Name of the scheme | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana |
Beginning date | 1 February 2019 |
Beneficiary | Small and marginal farmer |
Annual aid | ₹ 6,000 (in three installments) |
Installment | ₹ 2,000 per installment |
19th installment date | 24 February 2025 |
Declaration place | Bhagalpur, Bihar |
Required procedure | ekyc and land consciousness |
Main points related to 19th installment
- Date of installment release: The 19th installment of PM Kisan Yojana will be released on 24 February 2025.
- Number of beneficiaries: This time about 9.7 crore farmers will get benefit.
- Total funds: An amount of more than ₹ 21,000 crore will be transferred by the government.
- Announcement place: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release this installment from Bhagalpur district of Bihar.
Who can apply?
Following are the eligibility criteria to take advantage of PM Kisan Yojana:
- Small and marginal farmers who have agricultural land up to 2 hectares.
- The farmer family consisting of husband, wife and minor children.
- The beneficiary should have a valid Aadhaar card and bank account.
Unqualified:
- Big farmers who are income tax payers.
- Government employees or pensioners.
- Institutional land holder.
How to check PM Kisan Payment Status?
If you want to know whether your 19th installment money has come to your account or not, then follow the steps given below:
- Go to the official website PMKISAN.GOV.IN.
- Click on the “Beneficiary Status” option on the homepage.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, bank account number or mobile number.
- Click on “Get Data”.
- Your payment position will appear on the screen.
Why is EKYC necessary?
The government has made the EKYC process mandatory so that fake beneficiaries can be stopped. Without EKYC, you will not get the next installment money.
Ways to EKYC:
- OTP based EKYC: PM Kisan is available on the portal.
- Biometric based EKYC: Get the nearest CSC center.
- Face Authentication: PM Kisan with mobile app.
Why is there a land of land.
The land consciousness ensures that the benefits only reach the real farmers. Farmers who have not yet got land consciousness, can get the money of their money.
How to get land consciousness done?
- Contact your nearest Patwari or Tehsil office.
- Submit the required documents such as land records and identity cards.
Benefits of PM Kisan Yojana
- Farmers directly get money in the bank account, which ends the role of middlemen.
- It helps in increasing investment in farming.
- This scheme becomes support in times of economic crisis.
Some questions and answers related to PM Kisan Yojana
Question: Do all farmers get this scheme?
Answer: No, only small and marginal farmers get the benefit.
Question: What should I do if my installment does not come?
Answer: First of all check your eKYC and geo-satisfaction. If everything is correct, contact the helpline number.
Question: Is this scheme run by the state governments?
Answer: No, it is run by the central government. However, some state governments provide additional assistance, such as the Rajasthan government has announced to give ₹ 3,000.
Important dates
Event | date |
Start of plan | 1 February 2019 |
Previous (18th) installment | 5 October 2024 |
Next (19th) installment | 24 February 2025 |
Disclaimer:
This article is written only for the purpose of providing information. PM Kisan Yojana is a real government scheme that provides financial assistance to eligible farmers. If you want to take advantage of this scheme, make sure that all your documents are correct and updated.