PM Kisan Yojana: PM Modi To Release 19th Installment Today In Bhagalpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday will release the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in Bhagalpur, Bihar. Prime Minister is also scheduled to address a public rally at the Airport Ground today, where Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will join him. The rally anticipates a turnout of approximately 5 lakh farmers.

The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is a central government initiative aimed at providing financial support to small and marginal farmers across India. Eligible farmers receive Rs 6,000 annually, distributed in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 each. These funds are directly transferred to their bank accounts over the course of a financial year.

Eligibility Criteria for PM Kisan Yojana

To qualify for the 19th instalment of PM-KISAN, farmers must meet specific criteria. They should own cultivable land and be classified as small or marginal farmers. Additionally, they must not be retirees receiving a pension of Rs 10,000 or more per month. Farmers should also not have filed income tax returns or be institutional landholders.

Checking one's beneficiary status under the PM Kisan Yojana is straightforward. Start by visiting the official website and locating the Beneficiary Status Page on the homepage. After clicking on "Beneficiary Status," enter your Aadhaar Number or Account Number and click "Get Data." This will allow you to view your beneficiary status.

Linking Phone Numbers with PM Kisan Yojana

Farmers can link their phone numbers to the PM Kisan Yojana by visiting a nearby Common Service Center (CSC) or logging into the official website: https://pmkisan.gov.in. On the homepage, select 'Update Mobile Number.' Enter your registered Aadhaar number along with the new mobile number on the new page and submit it for verification.

The event will not only focus on distributing funds but also includes a public meeting as part of its agenda. Prime Minister Modi's presence underscores the importance of this scheme in supporting India's agricultural community.