PM-KISAN 18th Installment to Be Released on October 5: Here’s How to Check Eligibility, Account Balance, and Complete eKYC
PM-KISAN’s 18th installment, how farmers can check status, account balance, and complete eKYC via OTP, biometrics, or face scan.
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Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, launched in 2018 by the NDA government, is set to release its 18th installment on October 5, 2024. Under this scheme, 9.5 crore farmers are expected to receive Rs 2,000 each, with the government disbursing Rs 20,000 crore in total.
About the PM-KISAN Scheme
The PM-KISAN initiative was designed to provide financial aid to small and marginal farming households across India. Eligible farmers receive an annual sum of Rs 6,000, divided into three equal installments of Rs 2,000 each, directly credited to their bank accounts via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
The most recent installment, the 17th, was released on June 18, 2024, benefiting around 9.25 crore farmers. This payment also saw the addition of 25 lakh new beneficiaries.
How to Check Your Enrollment Status
Farmers can verify if they are enrolled in the scheme and meet the eligibility criteria by following these steps:
Visit the official PM-KISAN website.
Navigate to the 'Beneficiary List' section.
Select the relevant details like state, district, sub-district, block, and village.
Click on ‘Get Report’ to view the beneficiary list and confirm your name.
Checking Beneficiary Status
To check their individual beneficiary status and payment details, farmers can follow these steps:
Go to the "Beneficiary Status" section on the official PM-KISAN website.
Enter either your Aadhaar number or bank account number.
Click on "Get Data" to view the status of your payments.
The system will display the beneficiary status and payment details, allowing farmers to track when the installment is credited to their bank accounts.
Completing eKYC
To ensure continued eligibility, farmers must complete the eKYC process. Three methods are available for this:
OTP-Based eKYC
Requires an Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Steps:
Visit the PM-KISAN portal.
Click on "e-KYC" at the top right of the page.
Enter your Aadhaar number and complete the process using the OTP sent to your mobile.
Biometric-Based eKYC
Available at over four lakh Common Service Centres (CSC) and State Seva Kendras (SSK) nationwide.
Steps:
Visit your nearest CSC/SSK with your Aadhaar card and linked mobile number.
The operator will assist with Aadhaar-based biometric verification.
A convenience fee of Rs. 15 is charged for this service.
Face Authentication eKYC
Steps:
Download the PM-KISAN mobile app and the Aadhaar Face RD app from the Google Play Store.
Log in using your PM-KISAN registered mobile number.
Navigate to the beneficiary status page and check if eKYC is completed. If not, enter your Aadhaar number and scan your face to complete the process.
The eKYC will be updated within 24 hours.
Farmers are encouraged to complete their eKYC to avoid any disruptions in receiving future installments.
For more information, visit the official PM-KISAN website.
