Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Varanasi today. This time, an amount of Rs 20,500 crore has been sent directly to the accounts of 9.7 crore farmers across the country through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). This scheme started in 2019. So far, more than Rs 3.69 lakh crore has reached farmers through 19 installments. Every year, farmers get Rs 6,000 in three equal installments.
How Do Farmers Get Benefits?
- The money goes directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
- Middlemen are removed, so the process is fully transparent.
- Face authentication-based e-KYC helps farmers in remote areas.
- Registration and assistance are available at more than 5 lakh CSCs.
- Farmers can get instant information and solutions from the AI chatbot ‘Kisan-eMitra’.
Check Beneficiary Status
- Go to the PM-Kisan website: pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on ‘Know Your Status’ on the right side
- Enter your registration number and captcha
- Click on ‘Get Data’ to see your status
How Farmers Can Update Their Information
The PM-KISAN scheme works fully on a digital platform. Farmers can update their information, check benefit status, and register complaints through the mobile app, web portal, AI chatbot, and Bhashini platform. The AI chatbot launched in 2023 quickly resolves complaints and provides information in local languages. Aadhaar-mobile linking is also available through the Department of Posts.
Major Achievements So Far
- 1 crore new farmers were added under the ‘Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ in 2023.
- 25 lakh additional farmers were added in the first 100 days of the new government in 2024.
- States like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra have the highest number of beneficiaries.
- Information Required for Registration
- Name and date of birth of farmer/spouse
- Bank account number and IFSC/MICR code
- Aadhaar number and mobile number
- Other customer information from the passbook
Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, this scheme not only provides financial assistance but also helps small farmers become self-reliant.