PM Narendra Modi to release 18th instalment of PM-KISAN scheme on October 5; Steps to check beneficiary status

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release ₹20,000 crores as part of the 18th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Saturday, October 5, in Maharashtra’s Washim. More than 9.4 crore farmers across the country will receive direct benefits from the latest instalment, taking the total disbursement under the scheme over ₹3.45 lakh crore.

The scheme, launched in 2019, offers ₹6,000 annual assistance to eligible small and marginal farmers, distributed in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each. The last instalment under the PM-KISAN scheme was released by PM Modi in June this year.

Eligibility for the PM Kisan scheme is restricted to farmers who own cultivable land, and taxpayers are excluded from the program.

Farmers must complete their eKYC process which can be done through OTP (One-Time Password) on the PM-KISAN portal to receive funds. Alternatively, beneficiaries can visit the nearest Common Service Centre to fulfil the biometric-based eKYC.

PM KISAN Nidhi: How to check beneficiary status?

• Log on to the scheme's official website — https://pmkisan.gov.in
• Head to the ‘Know Your Status’ tab
• Enter the registration number and Captcha Code
• Click on the ‘Get Data’ option
• Your beneficiary status will be shown on the screen

PM KISAN Yojana eligibility and how to apply?

The PM KISAN Yojana is available to small or marginal farmers with up to 2 hectares of agricultural land. The ownership of the land should be either sole or joint with a spouse, father, mother or unmarried children. The applicant must hold an Aadhaar card and bank account.

Steps to apply for PM-KISAN Yojna

• Log on to the PM-KISAN website
• Go to the Farmer's Corner section and click on the New Farmer Registration tab
• Enter your Aadhaar details and mobile number.
• Fill in the required details including name, date of birth and address.
• Submit the application.
• Save the acknowledgement for future reference.

How to check enrollment for the PM-KISAN scheme?

Farmers can check their enrollment status using the following steps:

• Log on to the official PM-KISAN website.
• Navigate to the beneficiary list page.
• Enter the required details like your state, district, sub-district, block, and village.
• Now, click on 'Get Report' to be able to view the beneficiary list and see if your name is included.

eKYC process and completion

The eKYC process of the PM-KISAN Yojana can be completed using:

• Head to the PM-KISAN portal.
• On the top right corner, click on ‘e-KYC’.
• Enter your Aadhaar number and verify using OTP to complete the eKYC.

• Visit your nearest CSC/SSK with your Aadhaar card.
• You can find out the details of your nearest CSC at https://locator.csccloud.in/.
• The operator will assist with biometric authentication through Aadhaar-based verification.
• You will have to pay a convenience fee of ₹15 for the eKYC.

• Open the app and log in using the PM-KISAN registered mobile number.
• Go to the beneficiary status page.
• Enter the required details including Aadhaar number to complete the e-KYC.
• The e-KYC process will be completed following a face scan.