Delhi February 24 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): The upcoming 19th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme will be issued on Monday to eligible farmer households.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bhagalpur today, where he will release the 19th instalment of Kisan Samman Nidhi.
So far, the scheme has benefited more than 11 crore farmers through 18 installments. A total of 9.58 crore farmers received benefits in the previous installment.
What is the PM Kisan scheme?
Land-holding agriculture-practising families will receive income support of ₹6,000 per year, distributed in three equal installments.
Each of these installments of Rs. 2,000 will be given every 4 months directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
Eligible family members include the husband, wife, and minor children.
How to check PM Kisan beneficiary status
To check the beneficiary status, go to the official PM Kisan website, enter the Beneficiary Status page, click on “Beneficiary Status,” enter your Aadhaar number or account number, and click on “Get Data” to view the beneficiary status.
eKYC required
All the PM Kisan registered farmers must complete their eKYC process.
Summary: PM Kisan’s 19th instalment is issued today. Farmers must complete eKYC and check the beneficiary list to confirm eligibility and receive payments.