PM Kisan Yojana: Are you worried due to the uncertainty of income from farming, So there is good news for you. PM Kisan Yojana is such a great initiative of the government, which can help you financially.
Let’s know about this scheme in detail and also see how you can check whether you are its beneficiary or not.
What is PM Kisan Yojana
Under the PM Kisan Yojana launched on 1 December 2018, the government gives financial assistance of ₹ 6,000 to eligible farmers every year.
This amount is deposited directly into the bank accounts of farmers in three equal installments. Its purpose is to ensure the income of farmers and strengthen their financial condition.
Benefits of PM Kisan Yojana
Financial assistance directly in bank account: Under this scheme, farmers are given ₹ 6,000 annually directly into their bank account.
This amount is received in three installments, which helps farmers to buy the resources required for farming.
Direct help without a middleman: The special thing about this scheme is that it does not require any middleman.
The amount given by the government is deposited directly into the bank account of the farmers.
Improvement in economic condition: This scheme improves the economic condition of the farmers so that they can do better farming.
Development of farming: By getting financial assistance, farmers can buy the resources required for farming, which also increases agricultural production.
How to check the beneficiary status of PM Kisan Yojana
It is very easy to check your beneficiary status under PM Kisan Yojana. For this you just have to follow the steps given below:
First of all, you have to visit the official website of PM Kisan Yojana (pmkisan.gov.in). This website is operated by the Government of India and here you will get all the necessary information.
After visiting the website, you will see the option of “Beneficiary Status”. Click on it.
Here you have to enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number, or bank account number. Choose one of these options and then enter the details.
After entering the details, you have to click on the option of “Get Data”. After this, your beneficiary status will be displayed on your screen.
Here you can see whether your installment has been released or not. If the installment has been released, you will also see its date and other information. If the installment has not been released, you will also be told the reason for this.
Reasons for not being on the beneficiary list
Many times it happens that the name of some farmers is not included in the beneficiary list. Some common reasons for this can be as follows:
Giving wrong information during application: If you have filled in any wrong details while applying, such as Aadhaar number, bank account number, etc., then your name may not be included in the list.
Not providing necessary information: If you have not given all the necessary information at the time of application, then also your name will not be included in the list.
Not being eligible: In some special cases, if you are not eligible for the scheme, then your name will not appear in the beneficiary list. For example, government employees or people from higher income groups are not eligible for this scheme.