Farmers of These States Will Receive Increased Benefits Under PM Kisan Yojana, Complete Your e-KYC With This Process

This New Year brings good news for farmers in many Indian states. They are set to get more money through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, which is a big scheme giving direct financial help. It's a happy time for farmers as they will receive increased support to improve their farming under this scheme. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally in Rajasthan, where he declared that if the BJP government is formed in the state, beneficiaries of the PM Kisan Yojana would be entitled to Rs 12,000 annually.

Up until now, farmers have been receiving Rs 6,000 under this scheme, with Rs 2,000 provided in three installments every four months. The 16th installment is eagerly awaited by farmers across the country. To ensure eligibility for the increased benefits, farmers are required to fill out the application form accurately and complete the e-KYC (Know Your Customer) process.

The states where farmers are set to benefit from the increased financial assistance include Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan.

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How to Complete the e-KYC Process:

• Visit the official website of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: https://pmkisan.gov.in/.

• On the homepage, locate the "Farmer Corner" and click the "e-KYC" option.

• A box based on OTP will appear, prompting you to enter your Aadhaar number.

• Provide your registered mobile number when prompted.

• Click on the OTP option, and a one-time password will be sent to your registered mobile number.

• Enter the OTP in the designated box on the website.

• Your e-KYC process will be completed.

This development brings optimism to farmers as they eagerly anticipate the enhanced financial support contributing to their agricultural endeavours. The government's initiative aims to uplift the farming community and strengthen the agricultural sector in these states.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Who is eligible for the increased benefits under PM Kisan Yojana?

Farmers in the states of Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan are now eligible to receive Rs 12,000 annually under the PM Kisan Yojana.

2. How often are the installments distributed under PM Kisan Yojana?

The scheme distributes Rs 2,000 to farmers in three equal installments every four months.

3. Where can farmers complete the e-KYC process?

Farmers can complete the e-KYC process on the official website of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: https://pmkisan.gov.in/.

4. What information is required for e-KYC?

To complete e-KYC, farmers need to provide their Aadhaar number and registered mobile number for OTP verification.

5. When was the increase in benefits announced?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the increase in benefits to Rs 12,000 annually during an election rally in Rajasthan. The change aims to further support farmers through the PM Kisan Yojana.

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