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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central government scheme that provides financial assistance of Rs. 6000 per year to small and marginal farmers in India. The scheme was launched in December 2018 and has benefited more than 12 crore farmers so far. The scheme aims to improve the income and livelihood of farmers and support them in meeting their agricultural expenses.
However, to avail the benefits of the scheme, the farmers need to complete their eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) process. eKYC is a mandatory requirement for verifying the identity and eligibility of the farmers. Without eKYC, the farmers will not receive the next installment of Rs. 2000 under the scheme.
What is eKYC and How to Complete it?
eKYC is a process of verifying the identity and address of the farmers using their Aadhaar card. eKYC can be done online or offline. Online eKYC can be done by visiting the official website of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi at https://pmkisan.gov.in/ or by downloading the PM Kisan mobile app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Offline eKYC can be done by visiting the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or E-Mitra centre.
To complete eKYC online, the farmers need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi at https://pmkisan.gov.in/ or open the PM Kisan mobile app.
- Click on “Farmers Corner” and select “e-KYC”.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code and click on “Submit”.
- Verify your details such as name, date of birth, gender, address, mobile number, bank account number, etc.
- If your details are correct, click on “Confirm”.
- If your details are incorrect or need to be updated, click on “Edit” and make the necessary changes.
- After completing eKYC, you will receive a confirmation message on your registered mobile number.
To complete eKYC offline, the farmers need to follow these steps:
- Visit the nearest CSC or E-Mitra centre with your Aadhaar card and other documents such as bank passbook, ration card, etc.
- Ask the operator to complete your eKYC for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.
- Provide your Aadhaar number and biometric authentication (fingerprint or iris scan).
- Verify your details such as name, date of birth, gender, address, mobile number, bank account number, etc.
- If your details are correct, confirm them with the operator.
- If your details are incorrect or need to be updated, ask the operator to make the necessary changes.
- After completing eKYC, you will receive a confirmation message on your registered mobile number.
What is the Last Date for eKYC?
The last date for completing eKYC for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme is 31st March 2023. If you fail to complete your eKYC by this date, you will not receive the next installment of Rs. 2000 under the scheme. Therefore, it is advised to complete your eKYC as soon as possible and avoid missing out on the benefits of the scheme.
| Scheme Name | PM Kisan Samman Nidhi |
| Installment Amount | Rs. 2,000 |
| Initiated By | Government of India |
| Beneficiaries | Farmers in India |
| Objective | Assistance to Farmers |
| Official Website | https://pmkisan.gov.in/ |
How to Check Your eKYC Status?
You can check your eKYC status online or offline. Online eKYC status can be checked by visiting the official website of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi at https://pmkisan.gov.in/ or by opening the PM Kisan mobile app. Offline eKYC status can be checked by visiting the nearest CSC or E-Mitra centre.
To check your eKYC status online, you need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi at https://pmkisan.gov.in/ or open the PM Kisan mobile app.
- Click on “Farmers Corner” and select “Beneficiary Status”.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, account number or mobile number and captcha code and click on “Get Data” or “Get Status”.
- You will see your payment status along with your eKYC status on the screen.
To check your eKYC status offline, you need to follow these steps:
- Visit the nearest CSC or E-Mitra centre with your Aadhaar card or PM Kisan acknowledgement receipt.
- Ask the operator to check your eKYC status for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.
- Provide your Aadhaar number or acknowledgement number and biometric authentication (fingerprint or iris scan).
- You will see your payment status along with your eKYC status on the screen.
We hope this blog post has helped you understand what is eKYC, how to complete it, what is the last date for it and how to check your eKYC status for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. If you have any queries or suggestions, please feel free to comment below. Thank you for reading!
