PM-KISAN 18th Installment Release Today: Check Eligibility and eKYC Process

The government is set to release the 18th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on October 5, 2024. Under this scheme, over 9.5 crore small and marginal farmers across India will receive a direct cash transfer of Rs 2,000 each, totaling Rs 20,000 crore in disbursements.

Overview of PM-KISAN Scheme

The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in 2018 by the NDA administration, aims to provide financial support to small and marginal farming households. Eligible farmers receive an annual grant of Rs 6,000, distributed in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 each. This direct benefit transfer (DBT) mechanism ensures that funds are directly transferred to the farmers' bank accounts.

Eligibility and Enrollment Status

To determine eligibility and verify enrollment in the scheme, farmers can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official PM-KISAN website.
2. Navigate to the beneficiary list page.
3. Enter details such as state, district, sub-district, block, and village.
4. Click on "Get Report" to view the beneficiary list and confirm the inclusion of their name.

Checking Beneficiary Status

Farmers can easily check their beneficiary status under the PM-KISAN scheme online:

1. Visit the official PM-KISAN website and go to the "Beneficiary Status" section.
2. Provide either your Aadhaar number or account number.
3. Click on the "Get Data" button to access your beneficiary status and payment details.

This process allows farmers to monitor the crediting of installments to their accounts.

Completing the eKYC Process

To continue receiving payments under the PM-KISAN scheme, farmers need to complete the eKYC process. There are three methods available:

OTP-Based eKYC

Farmers with an Aadhaar-linked mobile number can complete their eKYC by following these steps:

1. Visit the PM-KISAN portal.
2. Click on "e-KYC" and enter the Aadhaar number.
3. Submit the OTP received on the registered mobile number.

Biometric-Based eKYC

Biometric authentication can be completed at over four lakh Common Service Centres (CSCs) and State Seva Kendras (SSKs) across the country. Farmers need to visit the nearest center with their Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked mobile number for authentication. A convenience fee of Rs 15 is charged for the service.

Face-Authentication eKYC

Farmers can also perform eKYC using facial recognition via the PM-KISAN mobile app. After downloading the app and logging in with the registered mobile number, they can scan their face using the Aadhaar Face RD app to complete the process.

Conclusion

The PM-KISAN scheme continues to play a crucial role in supporting India's agricultural sector by providing much-needed financial assistance to small and marginal farmers. With the release of the 18th installment, the government reaffirms its commitment to improving the livelihoods of farmers across the nation.