Farmers in Jammu & Kashmir to Receive Additional Rs 4,000 Under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that farmers in Jammu & Kashmir will receive an additional Rs 4,000 under the Centre's Kisan Samaan Nidhi scheme. This brings the total annual benefit to Rs 10,000 per farmer.
The announcement aligns with the BJP's manifesto for J&K elections, which promised an additional Rs 4,000 to farmers on top of the existing Rs 6,000 under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
The total outlay for the scheme has been increased from Rs 60,000 crore to Rs 1 lakh crore for FY25. The money will be directly transferred to farmers in three installments of Rs 3,000, Rs 3,000, and Rs 4,000.
A Central Program for Small and Marginal Farmers
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central program launched in 2019 to enhance the income of Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs). Eligible farmers receive a direct payment of Rs 6,000 annually, distributed in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 every four months.
The funds are transferred directly to the bank accounts of qualified beneficiaries. In June 2024, PM Narendra Modi released the 17th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana of Rs 20,000 crore. The 16th installment was disbursed on February 28, 2024.
How to Register for PM Kisan Yojana
1. Visit the official website at pmkisan.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the Farmers Corner section.
3. Choose the 'New Farmer Registration' option.
4. Opt for either Rural farmer registration or urban farmer registration.
5. Input your Aadhaar number, mobile number, select your state, and request an OTP.
6. Enter the OTP received and proceed with the registration process.
7. Provide additional details such as selecting your state, district, bank information, and personal particulars. Ensure the accuracy of the details as per your Aadhaar card.
8. Click on 'Submit for Aadhaar authentication'.
9. Upon successful authentication of your Aadhaar details, fill in your land information, upload necessary supporting documents, and save your information.
10. Following completion, the beneficiary will receive a confirmation or rejection message on the screen.