18th Installment of PM-KISAN Release: All There Is to Know

PM-KISAN: On the very same day that is October 5, of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana the 18th payment installment will be issued by PM Narendra Modi This is all about supporting small farmers in India. Below blog post below will show you how farmers can check their account balance, make sure they are eligible, and visit to complete their eKYC.

What is PM-KISAN?

The Government launched PM-KISAN in February 2019. It gives eligible farmers yearly support of up to 6,000, distributed to¾ as ₹2,000 in three payments. The funds are by way of direct bank transfers through the system of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). In the initial stage, the program was targeted at small and marginal farming families, which make up 86% of farms with up to two hectares of land. Since the first ₹6,000 payment was made to farmers in 2019, the total payment was about ₹3.45 lakh crore, this program benefited over 9.5 crore farmers across India.

Financial Impact from 18th Instalment

The government will spend Rs 20,000 crore for this release. The most recent order was alone released on 18th June 2024 and payment has been made to nearly 9.89 crores of farmers. Most of the farmers use these funds for performing their farming operations as well as household expenditures, which is why the government will be going to get continued support.

Check Eligibility under PM-KISAN

Eligibility for PM-KISAN can be checked with the following procedure: 

1. Official PM-KISAN Website: Visit pmkisan.gov.in.
2.  Beneficiary List Page: Click on ‘check beneficiary list’.
3.  Required Information: Enter state name, district name, sub-district name, block name, and village name.
4. Check Status: Hit ‘Get Report’ to check for your presence in the list of beneficiaries.

The Panchayats at the village level also keep the beneficiary lists, which could be checked through the concerned farmers.

Beneficiary Status Check

1. Step 1: Log in to the PM-KISAN Official Website. Open the official website.
2. Step 2: Beneficiary Status Section. Click on ‘Beneficiary Status’
3. Step 3: Your Details: Input your Aadhaar number or bank account number
4. Step 4: Retrieve Data. Beneficiary status with payment amount will be retrieved.

The website will display the status along with the pending payments

How to Complete eKYC for PM-KISAN

The Aadhaar-based KYC of all farmers having registration is mandatory for the release of future installments under the PM-KISAN Program One can perform his eKYC in any of these three modes through which the KYC gets done based on Aadhaar.

Process 1: OTP-Based eKYC

1. It requires an active mobile number that is registered to your Aadhaar:
2. Open the PM-KISAN portal.
3. eKYC button can be seen on the right side of the webpage.
4. Just type in your Aadhaar Number & Click on Submit You will receive an OTP needed to be entered into further process.

Process 2: Biometric-Based eKYC

1. Farmers can do this process at Common Service Centres (CSCs) or State Seva Kendras (SSKs):
2. Find your nearest CSC here
3. Bring your Aadhaar card along with a linked mobile number
4. The CSC operator will assist you in performing biometric authentication
5. A convenience fee of ₹15 is charged for this service

3. Face Authentication-Based eKYC

Farmers also can do this through their smartphones

1. Download the PM-KISAN mobile app and the Aadhaar Face RD app from the Google Play Store.
2. Login using your registered mobile number.
3. Using the same, go to ‘Beneficiary Status’.
4.  If it indicates ‘No’, then you shall have options for eKYC and face consent which, after scanning success, shall be processed and updated to beneficiary status within 24 hours.

Importance of Updations Updated within 24 hours.

Therefore, it is essential that if you get uninterrupted financial support from the PM-KISAN Scheme, any update related to your beneficiary status and the completion of your eKYC on time is important. With considerable money being deposited in each tranche, on-time access can work as a significant enabler in managing agricultural expenditure.

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How do I update my eKYC for the PM-KISAN scheme?

To update your eKYC for the PM-KISAN scheme, you have plenty of choices. The details of how you can get through the process successfully are available here.

Methods to Update eKYC

1. OTP-Based eKYC (Online)
2. Biometric-Based eKYC (Offline)
3. Face Authentication-Based eKYC (Mobile App)

1. OTP-Based eKYC (Online)

To perform this, you can sit back at home. It involves the following steps,

1. Step 1: Visit Official PM-KISAN Website: Go to PM-KISAN official website (https://pmkisan. Gov. In
2.  Step 2- it will take you to the farmer’s corner; go down the page and look for the e-KYC link. 
3. Fill-in Aadhaar Number: Fill in the 12 digits Aadhaar number in the mentioned box and press ‘Search’ Furnish Registered Mobile Number: To either download or print the roll number, candidates are required to enter their mobile number which is registered under Aadhar details.
4. Generate OTP: Click on “Generate Mobile OTP.” OTP will be sent to the mobile number registered.
5. Submit OTP: Enter the OTP in the field provided and click on “Submit for Auth.”
6. Completion: It will be successful in completing the eKYC procedure when done correctly.

2. Biometric-Based eKYC (Offline)

If you prefer to walk in, you may also visit any one of the Common Service Centres (CSC) and update your eKYC of PM-KISAN:

1. Get CSC: Search online or contact local directories to find a CSC center near your location.
2. Go Centre: Now, visit the CSC center and let the operator know that you want to update the eKYC for the PM Kisan Scheme.
3. Share Required Detail: Let the operator know that you want to update your UID card along with your Registered mobile number.
4. Biometric Authentication: You will authenticate through fingerprint or iris scan.
5. Success: Upon successful authentication, your eKYC will be updated.

Face Authentication-Based eKYC-Mobile App

The technique utilizes technology for a rapid update through a mobile app:

1. Apps to be Downloaded: Download the PM-KISAN mobile app and the Aadhaar Face RD app from the Google Play Store.
2. Login: Open the PM-KISAN app and log in with your registered mobile number.
3. Check eKYC Status: Check the beneficiary status page whether you need an eKYC.
4. Begin Face Authentication: In case you do, select the choice of e-KYC enter your UID number, and consent for face authentication.
5. Completion: Once you have scanned your face successfully, you will complete your eKYC

Checking the KYC Status

Once you have completed your eKYC, you are advised to check its status:

1. Open PM-KISAN Website: Open pmkisan.gov.in.
2. Scroll below ‘e-KYC Section’: In ‘Farmers Corner’ you will see the ‘e-KYC’ option.
3. Enter your Aadhaar Number: Here you need to type your Aadhaar number and click on ‘Search’.
4. Enter Captcha Code: You are supposed to type in any necessary captcha code.
5. View Status: The computer will present whether your KYC is complete or requires further steps.

Important Points

1. For OTP-based authentication, the mobile number is supposed to be mapped with Aadhaar.
2. The exact date for updating the eKYC is not given, but it is better to update at least a few days before the installment dates so that your benefits are released without any delay.
3. If you are unable to access your online, you may always opt for the CSC for biometrics and update your eKYC

These steps, make sure that the eKYC has been updated for the PM-KISAN scheme and gets released directly into your bank account unhampered by the benefits.

Conclusion

The 18th installment of PM-KISAN is yet another step in the fight to support India’s farmers through direct financial assistance. Farmers can thus ensure that they remain beneficiaries of this much-needed scheme through steps of checking for eligibility and completing eKYC.

Further, the farmers should be able to access several digital sources for updating themselves on matters concerning their rights and other entitlements under government schemes like PM KISAN. This would not only ease their financial woes but also provide support to the mainstay of Indian Agriculture, which is the small and marginally endowed farmers.

To get more support or related information on PM-KISAN, farmers may contact the helpline number through the website or approach any of the local CSCs.