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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 13th instalment of financial benefits worth ₹ 16,800 crore to over eight crore eligible farmers under the flagship PM KISAN scheme on Monday ahead of Holi and rabi harvesting.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN), eligible farmers are provided with a financial benefit of ₹ 6,000 per year in three equal instalments of ₹ 2,000 each every four months. The fund is directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
PM Kisan 13th Installment Status Check 2023: The 13th installment of the PM-Kisan scheme will be released today on 27 February 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 13th installment during a program in Belagavi, Karnataka, which will be transferred through DBT. An amount of Rs 16,800 crore will be credited to the bank accounts of more than eight crore farmers.
PM Kisan 13th Installment Status Check 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is releasing the 13th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana on Monday 27 February 2023. He will release the 13th installment during a program in Belagavi, Karnataka. According to media reports, this time PM Modi will transfer Rs 16,800 crore for the 13th installment and from which more than 8 crore farmers will get direct benefit.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is a GOI’s scheme. PM Modi launched this scheme on 24 February 2019 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Under this scheme, the GOI gives Rs. 6000 in a year to all the marginal farmers of the country. The money given to the farmers in three equal installments and the special thing is that the installment is directly transferred to the farmers’ account. PM Modi has released 12 installments so far.
About PM Kisan Yojana
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of India in 2019 to provide financial assistance to farmers across the country. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive an income support of Rs. 6,000 per year, payable in three installments of Rs. 2,000 each, directly to their bank accounts.
The objective of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers to help them with their agricultural activities and meet their expenses related to cultivation, such as purchase of seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs.
To be eligible for the scheme, farmers must fulfill certain criteria, including:
- The farmer must be a citizen of India.
- The farmer must own cultivable land.
- The farmer’s landholding should be less than 2 hectares.
- The farmer’s name should be registered on the land record of the State or Union Territory.
The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana has been implemented across the country, and farmers can apply for the scheme through the online portal or by visiting the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).
About PM Kisan Yojana – Key Features of Scheme
The highlights of the PM KISAN scheme are given in the table below:
| Name of the scheme | PM-KISAN Yojana |
| Full-Form | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana |
| Date of launch | 24th February 2019 |
| Government Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Official Website | https://pmkisan.gov.in/ |
The PM-KISAN scheme is primarily aimed at small and marginal farmers who own less than 2 hectares of land. These farmers often face financial difficulties and struggle to make ends meet. The scheme provides much-needed financial assistance to such farmers and helps them in meeting their basic expenses such as buying seeds, fertilisers, paying for labour, and other related expenses.
The PM-KISAN scheme is a direct benefit transfer scheme, which means that the money is transferred directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and is monitored by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare.
Eligibility Criteria for PM-KISAN Scheme
To be eligible for the PM-KISAN scheme, a farmer must fulfil the following criteria:
- The farmer must be a citizen of India.
- The farmer must own cultivable land.
- The farmer must be engaged in farming activities.
- The farmer must have a valid bank account.
- The farmer’s landholding should not exceed 2 hectares.
The government has also made provisions for eligible farmers who do not have a land title. In such cases, the farmer can produce any one of the following documents as proof of land ownership:
- Land tax receipt
- Land lease agreement
- Village panchayat certificate
- Certificate from revenue department
Implementation of PM KISAN Scheme
The implementation of the PM KISAN scheme is done in a phased manner. The first phase of the scheme was launched in February 2019, and it covered all the states and Union Territories in the country. Under this phase, around 14.5 crore farmers were identified as beneficiaries of the scheme.
The second phase of the scheme was launched in December 2019, and it covered all the farmers who were left out in the first phase. Under this phase, around 2 crore farmers were identified as beneficiaries of the scheme.
Objectives of PM KISAN scheme
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is implemented as a central sector scheme by the Government of India. This scheme was introduced to augment the source of income of many small and marginal farmers. The main objectives of the PM-KISAN scheme are mentioned below:
- To provide income support to all eligible land-holding farmers and their families.
- PM-KISAN scheme also aims to supplement the financial needs of the farmers in procuring various inputs to ensure proper crop health and appropriate yields, commensurate with the anticipated farm income.
- The scheme is expected to increase the coverage of PM-KISAN to around 14.5 crore beneficiaries. It aims to cover around 2 crores more farmers with an estimated expenditure of Rs. 87,217.50 crores that will be funded by the Central Government.
Advantages of PM-KISAN Scheme
Given below are the advantages and the impact of the PM-KISAN schemes:
- The direct transfer of funds is one of the biggest advantages of this scheme. On December 25, 2020, in the presence of PM Narendra Modi, Rs.18,000 crores were directly transferred to the bank accounts of 9 crore farmers
- All the records related to farmers is registered officially on a digital platform which has made the registration and fund transfer easy. The digitalised records have brought about a new start to this welfare scheme
- This scheme eases liquidity constraints of farmers
- PM-KISAN yojana is a big step towards the Government’s initiatives of modernisation of agriculture
- There is no discrimination in choosing the PM-KISAN beneficiaries
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FAQ
Q: What is the PM-Kisan scheme?
PM-Kisan is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Government of India in 2019, which provides income support to farmers in India. Under the scheme, eligible farmers receive Rs. 6,000 per year in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each.
Q: Who is eligible for the PM-Kisan scheme?
Small and marginal farmers who own cultivable land up to two hectares.
Farmers’ families who collectively own cultivable land up to two hectares.
Farmers who have applied for the scheme and have been verified by the government.
Q: How can farmers apply for the PM-Kisan scheme?
Farmers can apply for the PM-Kisan scheme through the PM-Kisan portal (https://pmkisan.gov.in/). They can also visit their nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) for assistance in the application process.
Q: What documents are required for applying for the PM-Kisan scheme?
The following documents are required for applying for the PM-Kisan scheme:
Aadhaar card
Bank account details
Land ownership documents
Q: How can farmers check their PM-Kisan payment status?
A: Farmers can check their PM-Kisan payment status on the PM-Kisan portal (https://pmkisan.gov.in/) or by calling the PM-Kisan helpline number 155261.