India is a nation where more than half the population still relies on agriculture. Most farmers are not able to earn enough to live their lives as per their needs. To assist them, the government launched a program called the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan). It provides ₹6,000 per year to marginal and small farmers. They receive this amount in three installments of ₹2,000 each in their bank account.
If you are a farmer and yet to apply for this scheme, this is all you need to know before applying.
Who Can Avail the PM Kisan Scheme?
Not every farmer can apply. There are certain guidelines.
To start with, you have to own the land. The land must belong to you. If you’re a government employee, receive tax on earnings, or have a pension of over ₹10,000 per month, then you cannot apply.
Individuals who are lawyers, doctors, engineers, or any working man are not eligible too. If you work on land belonging to another person for instance if it is under a group or society you will not be eligible.
Documents You Must Apply
You will require some important documents in order to apply for the scheme:
Aadhaar card – For identity proof and verification.
Land papers – These indicate you as the landowner.
Bank passbook – To deposit cash in your bank account.
Mobile number – For updation and contact.
You may be required to produce some more documents by some states, so keep them ready if required.
How to Apply for PM Kisan Yojana
It is simple and it can be applied online.
Visit the official website: pmkisan.gov.in.
Click on “New Farmer Registration”.
Insert your Aadhaar number to proceed. Then provide your personal information, land information, bank information, and phone number. Upload documents and submit your form.
Alternatively, go to your local Common Service Center (CSC). They will assist you in filling the form and submitting it.
So if you are a farmer and are entitled according to the rules, don’t wait. Apply right now and avail the assistance you are worthy of from PM Kisan.