The government is running many good schemes for farmers. Farmers are getting direct benefits from these schemes. One such scheme is the pension scheme called Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana. Farmers have to pay only ₹55 for this scheme. After the age of 60, they will get ₹3000 every month as pension.
After 60, many farmers are not able to do farming work. In such a time, they often depend on others to live. But under this scheme, they will not have to depend on anyone. Let us know the process to get benefits from this scheme.
Premium of ₹55 to be paid every month
The central government started the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana in 2019. The aim of this scheme is to give financial help to small and marginal farmers. Farmers between 18 to 40 years can join this scheme. The premium depends on age. It starts from ₹55 and goes up to ₹200 every month. After the age of 60, farmers get ₹3000 pension every month. If a farmer dies, his wife will get half the pension, that is ₹1500 every month.
How to apply
To get benefits from this scheme, farmers have to visit the official website. After this, they need to login and fill in the required details. Then they have to click on Generate OTP and enter the OTP received. After this, they must click on Submit. The application process will be completed.