PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 16th instalment released: Know your status here
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2 min read • Updated: February 28, 2024, 6:26 PM
Summary
Eligible farmers have received financial assistance of ₹2000, constituting a portion of the total annual support of ₹6,000, distributed every four months.
The 16th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan) was released by the central government to beneficiary farmers on Wednesday, 28th February, 2024. ₹21,000 crore has been disbursed to the bank accounts of more than nine crore beneficiary farmers.
Eligible farmers have received financial assistance of ₹2000, constituting a portion of the total annual support of ₹6,000, distributed every four months.
How to check PM Kisan's 16th instalment status?
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in and click on 'Know Your Status'
- Enter your mobile number or registration id
- Fill captcha code and other relevant details
- Select 'Get Data' option
e-KYC is mandatory to receive benefits of the PM Kisan yojana. The verification can be done through OTP (One Time Password)-based eKYC on the scheme's portal or by visiting the Common Service Centre. ALSO READ: WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO GET BENEFITS UNDER THE PM KISAN SCHEME?
"The responsibility of identifying the eligible farmers' families for benefit under the scheme lies entirely with the state/UT governments. The prevailing land-ownership system/record of land in different States/Union Territories will be used to identify the intended beneficiaries for transfer of scheme benefits," the government said.
The eligibility is restricted to farmers with cultivable land. Taxpayers, institutional landholders, former or serving government employees are not eligible to get benefits under the scheme.