PM-Kisan Scheme: Next instalment may be withheld for farmers who fail to complete e-KYC; deadline is June 30
मुख्य बातें
- •Farmers benefiting from the PM-Kisan scheme must complete e-KYC by June 30, 2024.
- •Failure to complete e-KYC may result in the withholding of the next instalment.
- •Completing e-KYC ensures that benefits reach the rightful recipients and helps prevent fraud.
- •Farmers can complete e-KYC via the PM-Kisan portal, CSC centres, or other state-specified channels.
- •Farmers who have already completed e-KYC do not need to repeat the process.
New Delhi: A crucial update has been issued for beneficiaries of the central government’s flagship scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan). The government has made it clear that farmers who have not yet completed the e-KYC (electronic Know Your Customer) process must do so by June 30, 2024. Failure to comply could result in their next instalment being withheld. This decision has been taken to ensure that the benefits of the scheme reach the rightful recipients and to prevent fraud.
Under the PM-Kisan scheme, eligible farmers receive three instalments of ₹2,000 every four months, amounting to ₹6,000 per year. So far, over 11 crore farmers have benefited from the scheme. The government has stated that completing the e-KYC process will ensure that the benefits reach the correct beneficiaries and any discrepancies are avoided. Additionally, it will help verify the authenticity of details linked to Aadhaar.
