The PM Kisan Scheme has emerged as a popular and effective scheme in India with over 12 Crore farmers taking the benefits from it. The PM Kisan KYC process plays a crucial role in both registering new farmers and updating the information of existing farmers under this scheme. The PM Kisan KYC verification was open till 24th of March 2024. However famers must complete their KYC to receive the next installments.
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What is PM Kisan KYC?
PM Kisan is a government scheme, started on December 1, 2018 that aims to help farmers all over India. It provides ₹6,000 every year in three installments to eligible farmer families who holds land and the whole funding is provided by the Indian government. To get this assistance, farmers must be recognized and enrolled by their respective State Governments or Union Territory administrations.
Recently there have been updates to the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 2021. Now only those farmers will receive the next payment who have completed their e-KYC (Know Your Customer) process. This process make sure that funds are directly transferred to the bank accounts of eligible farmers. It is important for all farmers to complete their KYC to continue receiving payments.
The farmers will not receive their next installment without completing the KYC process. The PM Kisan KYC aims to simplify the process and make sure that all eligible farmers can access their funds instantly.
Documents Required for PM Kisan KYC
To complete the process of KYC, the farmers need to have the following key documents.
- Name of farmer or spouse
- Date of birth of farmer or spouse
- An Aadhaar card to fill information into the KYC application form.
- A mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
- A bank account linked with the Aadhaar for direct benefit transfer (DBT).
- IFSC/MICR code of the bank.
- Land ownership documents like a copy of the land records, land possession certificate or other necessary documents.
Steps for PM Kisan KYC Update Online 2024
Here are steps of how you can complete PM Kisan KYC Online 2024
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in and
- click on ‘Farmers’ and then select ’e-KYC’
- Enter your Aadhaar number in the new window and click on ‘Search’.
- Provide your Aadhaar linked mobile number and click on ‘get mobile OTP’.
- Once you receive OTP on your mobile, enter it and click on ‘Submit OTP’.
- After submitting OTP, you will get a message saying ‘E-KYC done successfully’.
If you are unsure about whether your e-KYC has been completed, then follow the above steps again and fill your Aadhaar number after selecting ‘e-KYC’ option from ‘farmers’ tab. You will receive a confirmation message indicating that your KYC has already been processed.
Steps for PM Kisan KYC CSC (Offline)
You can easily complete your KYC at the nearest CSC (Common Service Center) with the help of CSC staff by following the below steps:
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in and click on ‘CSC login’ at the top right of the website.
- Choose the ‘Biometric Aadhaar authentication’ option.
- Enter your Aadhaar linked with mobile number and click on ‘Get Mobile OTP’.
- Once you receive OTP on your mobile, enter it and click on ‘Submit OTP’.
- The CSC staff will guide you to place your thumb or finger on a biometric device.
- Your KYC through CSC is now completed and you will receive a printout from the CSC staff as proof of completion.
How To Check PM Kisan KYC Status
If you want to see the status of your PM Kisan e-KYC, follow these steps:
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in and find ‘Farmer’s Corner’ section.
- Click on ‘Beneficiary Status’.
- Fill your registration number or mobile number.
- Complete the captcha verification and click on ‘Submit’.
- A new page will display your e-KYC status indicating whether it is approved (Yes) or not (No).
Read more: What is PM Kisan Yojana – A Step by Step Guide 2024
Conclusion
The PM Kisan KYC program in India aims to offer financial help to eligible farmers. Through KYC verification, even the most financially insecure farmers can access timely government assistance.
Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. It is important to seek legal advice from a expert in your jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The PM Kisan scheme was launched on December 1, 2018, designed to support farmers across India by providing ₹6,000 annually in three parts to qualifying farmer households with land. The funding for this scheme is entirely covered by the Indian government.