11 Key Points About the PM-KISAN 18th Installment Release

1. When Will the 18th Installment of PM-KISAN Be Released?

The 18th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme will be released on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

2. How Much Money Will Be Transferred?

The government will spend 20,000 crore to transfer 2,000 to more than 9.4 crore farmers across the country.

3. Who Will Benefit From This Installment?

Over 9.4 crore farmers will receive 2,000 each as part of this installment.

4. What Is the Total Disbursement Under PM-KISAN So Far?

With the release of this installment, the total funds disbursed under the PM-KISAN scheme will reach approximately 3.45 lakh crore.

5. How Many Farmers Have Been Benefited So Far?

The scheme has supported more than 11 crore farmers nationwide since its inception.

6. How Can Farmers Check Their Eligibility?

Farmers can check their eligibility by visiting the official PM-KISAN website, navigating to the beneficiary list page, and entering their state, district, sub-district, block, and village details.

7. How Can Farmers Check Their Beneficiary Status?

Farmers can check their beneficiary status by visiting the official PM-KISAN website, going to the 'Beneficiary Status' section, and providing either their Aadhaar number or account number.

8. What Are the Methods for Completing eKYC?

There are three methods to complete the eKYC process: OTP-based eKYC, biometric-based eKYC, and face-authentication eKYC.

9. How to Complete OTP-Based eKYC?

To complete OTP-based eKYC, farmers need an active Aadhaar-linked mobile number. They can do this by going to the PM-KISAN portal, clicking on 'e-KYC,' entering their Aadhaar number, and submitting the OTP.

10. How to Complete Biometric-Based eKYC?

Biometric eKYC is available at over four lakh Common Service Centres (CSC) and State Seva Kendras (SSK). Farmers can visit their nearest CSC/SSK with their Aadhaar card and linked mobile number for assistance.

11. How to Complete Face-Authentication eKYC?

Farmers can perform face-authentication eKYC by downloading the PM-KISAN mobile app and Aadhaar Face RD app from the Google Play Store, logging in with their registered mobile number, and scanning their face.