New Delhi: From professionals to ordinary citizens, everyone worries about old age. Everyone wishes to avoid financial difficulties in their old age. Financial difficulties can lead to a multitude of problems, making it difficult to live a healthy life. The government is also running some excellent schemes to provide financial assistance in old age. The government’s PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana is also a good option.
After joining this scheme, you will have to invest monthly. This means that after the age of 60, you will receive a monthly pension. This scheme will be a lifeline, a boon. If you are planning to join the scheme, you can open an account. Read the article below carefully.
Requirements for joining the scheme
To join the PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana, applicants must be between 18 and 40 years of age. Applicants must be small or marginal farmers and beneficiaries of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The farmer must have up to 2 hectares of cultivable land. Applicants must apply until they reach 60 years of age.
Depending on their age, they will need to contribute between ₹55 and ₹200 per month. After reaching 60, they will receive a monthly pension of ₹3,000. In the event of a pensioner’s death, their spouse will receive 50% of the pension amount. This is a great opportunity for those wishing to join the scheme.
How to Enrol
Enrolling in the PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana will be hassle-free. Farmers will need to visit their nearest Common Service Centre. They will then need to bring their Aadhaar card and bank account number with them for registration. The Village Level Entrepreneur at the CSC will then verify their Aadhaar, name, and date of birth.
Once this verification is complete, online registration will be completed. Information such as bank account, mobile number, and email address will be entered. After reaching 60, they will receive a monthly pension of ₹3,000 and an annual pension of ₹36,000.