The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme List, made available on the government website, aims to support small and medium-level farmers across the nation.


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This initiative, considered one of the government's finest, is designed to boost farmers' incomes. It offers several key benefits that have materialized for beneficiaries.

The process is straightforward: small and marginal farmers seeking government financial support must apply through the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana's official website. Once their names are included in the potential beneficiary list, they become eligible for government aid.

Specifically, farmers may receive Rs 6000 under this scheme if they are listed as beneficiaries. The financial assistance is disbursed in three installments to eligible recipients.

The seventh installment of the Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme had a significant impact on farmers' financial situations. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. During a video conference on December 25, 2020, PM Modi announced the direct transfer of Rs 18,000 crore to the bank accounts of over 9 crore farmers, executed through a single-click transaction.

A notable aspect of this scheme is its digital transfer mechanism, aimed at reducing corruption and directly benefiting farmers. The PM highlighted the meticulous process ensuring the credibility of bank accounts and state government registrations before fund transfers.

All state governments, except West Bengal, are linked to this scheme, leaving around 70 lakh farmers in West Bengal unable to access its benefits. Despite over 23 lakh farmers applying under the scheme, the verification process was halted by the West Bengal state government.

Anticipating the eighth installment, scheduled for release before Holi, the government continues to support farmers through this scheme. Registration before March 31, 2021, is required for interested beneficiaries.

As of December 2020, 11.66 crore farmers were registered under the scheme, showing a significant increase from the 9.64 crore recorded earlier.

The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, with its core aim of aiding farmers reliant on crop income, has proven to be a significant step in supporting the agricultural community.

The Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, aimed at doubling farmers' incomes by 2022, has been a cornerstone initiative for the government. In pursuit of this goal, the Ministry of Agriculture Welfare allocated a budget of Rs 1,31,531 crore for the fiscal year 2021, a 5.63% increase from the previous year. Half of this budget was earmarked for the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, amounting to Rs 6500 crore.

Besides this scheme, funds were allocated for various agricultural programs like Agricultural Research, Irrigation Program, and the Agri Infra Fund, totaling Rs 16.5 lakh crore.

Having commenced on February 24, 2019, the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme has already benefited nearly 11.65 lakh farmer families, aiming to promote self-dependence among them. Each eligible farmer family receives Rs 6000 in three installments of Rs 2000 every four months.

For the upcoming 8th installment, farmers eligible under the scheme need to reapply. However, ineligible beneficiaries who received funds mistakenly must return the money. To streamline this, specific guidelines have been introduced:

Mutations Required: New beneficiaries must have agricultural land registered in their names to benefit from the scheme. Those previously receiving aid based on their grandfathers' LPC (Land Possession Certificate) won't be eligible without land mutations. However, these changes won't affect existing beneficiaries.

Plot Number: Farmers currently benefitting from Khatiyani land must acquire land under their names to continue availing the benefits. When applying for the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, mentioning the plot number is now mandatory.

The pending 8th installment of the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, expected to be disbursed before Holi, awaits the approval for its extension to farmers in West Bengal. The Agriculture Minister has urged the state to appoint a Nodal Officer for successful implementation, benefiting around 20 lakh farmers in West Bengal.

To streamline application procedures, farmers need essential documents like bank accounts and Aadhar cards, emphasizing the necessity of linking Aadhar cards to bank accounts.

The 7th installment, released on December 25, 2020, marked a significant step in supporting farmers. Over 9 crore farmers received Rs 18,000 crore directly into their bank accounts under this installment. The event also facilitated discussions on various schemes and laws to empower farmers further.

For the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana New List 2021, eligible beneficiaries must apply online. The scheme aims to support small and medium marginal farmers with up to 2 hectares of land.

With the recent disbursement of the 7th installment, plans for the 8th installment's release by March 28 are underway. However, ineligible beneficiaries who received benefits erroneously are liable to repay the amount.

The process of fund transfer follows a rigorous verification by state governments through revenue records before the central government provides financial aid to eligible farmers.

Lastly, the 6th installment of Rs 2000 was disbursed on August 9, 2020, as part of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.

Initially, the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme catered to farmers owning up to 2 hectares of land. However, the central government later expanded the scheme's coverage to include a total of 14.5 crore farmers by eliminating this limit.

 

Regarding the 6th installment of the PM Kisan Scheme, in April 2020, the Union Ministry of Agriculture disbursed the 5th installment to 90 lakh farmers, amounting to Rs 18,000 crore. Further clarifications revealed that Rs 14,000 crore was distributed among 7 crore families for the 6th and 7th installments under the same scheme.

 

To provide a real-time understanding of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme's key aspects:

 

Fully funded by the central government, launched on December 1, 2018

Offers Rs 6000 financial aid in three installments of Rs 2000, every 4 months directly deposited into farmers' bank accounts

The final list of beneficiaries is prepared by the government

Amounts are transferred through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT)

Eligible farmers connect with local authorities or use Common Service Centres (CSCs) for registration

Online registration and Aadhaar card-linked editing are available via the Kisan portal. Farmers can track payment statuses through the PM Kisan portal.

The government is planning to introduce a unique farmer ID, "PM Kisan Pehchan Patra," to enhance transparency. This ID will link each farmer's land records, facilitating seamless benefit access and streamlining the process, aided by the digitization of land records.

Several categories of farmers are ineligible to apply for the scheme, including those holding constitutional posts, MLZ, councilors, pensioners, MPs, district/council members, and government employees paying income tax.

Post-launch, around 10 crore farmers successfully registered for the PM-Kisan Scheme. The Kisan Identity Card aims to cover various farming occupations, promoting inclusivity within the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme.

With the digitization efforts, transparent data provision and updates will be available to farmers. The integration of the farmer identity card with their land database promises substantial assistance.

Addressing the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the government ensured direct fund transfers to beneficiaries' bank accounts, amounting to Rs 5,125 crore between April and July.