The PM-KISAN scheme was launched on 1st February 2019 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers of India. Under the scheme, eligible farmers receive Rs. 6,000 per year in three installments of Rs. 2,000 each.
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The funds are directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. The scheme aims to provide timely and adequate financial assistance to farmers for their various agricultural needs.
13th Installment of PM-KISAN Scheme
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release the 13th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme on 27th February 2023. Under this installment, eligible farmers will receive Rs. 2,000 each directly in their bank accounts. The government will deposit more than Rs. 16,800 crores directly in the bank accounts of more than eight crore farmers across the country.
The 11th and 12th installments of the scheme were released in May and October 2022, respectively. The PM-KISAN scheme has already provided significant benefits to farmers across the country, and this latest installment will further boost their incomes and contribute to the growth of the agriculture sector.
Impact of PM-KISAN Scheme on Agriculture Sector
The PM-KISAN scheme has been instrumental in providing financial assistance to small and marginal farmers across the country. The scheme has helped farmers to meet their various agricultural needs, such as buying seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs. The timely assistance has also helped farmers to repay their loans and manage their household expenses.
The scheme has also contributed to the growth of the agriculture sector. The increased income of farmers has led to increased demand for agricultural inputs and services, which in turn has led to the growth of the agricultural economy. The scheme has also helped to reduce the distress of farmers and improve their standard of living.
The PM-KISAN scheme has been a game-changer for small and marginal farmers in India. The scheme has helped to provide timely and adequate financial assistance to farmers for their various agricultural needs. The release of the 13th installment of the scheme will further boost the incomes of farmers and contribute to the growth of the agriculture sector. The scheme has been successful in reducing the distress of farmers and improving their standard of living.
eKYC is mandatory for PM KISAN Registered Farmers.
To check the beneficiary status online, you can follow the below-given steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of PM Kisan Yojana – https://pmkisan.gov.in.
Step 2: Find the option of ‘Farmers Corner’, available on the homepage.
Step 3: Within the Farmers Corner section, click on the Beneficiaries Status option.
Step 4: You can either search by Mobile Number or Registration Number.
Step 5: Enter either one of the entries and Captcha.
Step 6: Click on ‘Get Data‘.