Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM KISAN) was launched in February 2019 and implemented with effect from December 1, 2018. It aims to ensure proper crop health and appropriate yields by providing financial support for land-holding farmers’ families to help them in agricultural and allied activities as well as domestic needs.
The land-holding is the basic eligibility criterion for the scheme, while several categories, which include high-income strata and taxpayers, are excluded. The ownership of land for the purpose of the PM KISAN scheme is established based on the land records of the concerned state or Union Territory.
The PM KISAN schemeis 100% financed by the Government of India. The beneficiaries of the scheme are paid ₹6000 per year in three equal instalments deposited directly into their bank account. The beneficiaries need to provide all correct details and relevant information to avail the benefits of the scheme and to stay updated.
The mandatory details to be provided by the farmer for enrollment under the PM KISAN scheme include his or her name, gender, category, farmer type, Aadhaar number, IFSC Code, bank name, account number, address, land details and mobile number. The beneficiaries may, however, be required to update their information, whether it be a change of phone number or address or bank account. Here is how a farmer can update the crucial details.
How to Update Phone Number in PM KISAN Yojana
The need to change a phone number can arise in any situation. In this case, the beneficiary farmer would have to change the phone number in PM KISAN records. Here is how the beneficiary farmer updates the PMKISAN phone number.
- Go to the official PMKISAN website by visiting pmkisan.gov.in
- On the homepage of the website, go to the “Farmers Corner”
- Click on “Update Mobile Number”
- Enter your Aadhaar number or Registration number, write the captcha code and press “search”
- Complete the steps next, and you will receive an OTP on your registered number
- Enter the OTP, and your mobile phone number will be updated
How to Update Address and Bank Account in PM KISAN Yojana
A farmer can update his address and bank account in PM KISAN records by completing the eKYC. But before he does that, he would require relevant documents and updated eKYC details. Here are the quick steps to complete the eKYC process.
- Visit the official PM-KISAN portal pmkisan.gov.in
- Scroll to the top right corner of the homepage and click on “e-KYC”
- Enter your Aadhaar number
- Complete your eKYC for PMKISAN scheme after submitting your OTP
- Your address and bank account will be updated as per your eKYC details
Comment
A beneficiary farmer should always provide valid information in the PMKISAN record, and any changes should be immediately updated. It will help the farmer stay up-to-date about the events and news related to the scheme and also keep him or her from unnecessary troubles and legal issues.
