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PM Kisan Scheme 19th Installment Live Updates: The 19th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is set to be disbursed today, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Bhagalpur to release funds directly into farmers’ accounts. The scheme, launched on February 24, 2019, provides financial assistance of Rs 6,000 per year to eligible farming households. So far, over Rs 3.46 lakh crores have been transferred to more than 11 crore farmers across 18 instalments.
Direct benefits to farmers
In the previous instalment, around 9.58 crore farmers received benefits. With the 19th instalment, the total financial aid distributed under PM-KISAN will reach Rs 3.68 lakh crores. The scheme aims to reduce production costs, ensure fair pricing, and help farmers invest in quality seeds and fertilizers without relying on high-interest loans.
Who is eligible?
The PM-KISAN scheme provides Rs 6,000 annually to landholding farmer families, distributed in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 every four months. The funds are directly credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Eligible recipients include the husband, wife, and minor children of farming households.
Live Updates 11:37 (IST) 24 Feb 2025 PM Kisan 19th installment Live: eKYC mandatory for PM Kisan beneficiaries
To receive benefits under the PM-Kisan scheme, farmers must complete the e-KYC process, which ensures that financial aid is transferred directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, preventing fraudulent claims.
To continue receiving payments under the scheme, all registered farmers must complete their electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) verification through one of the following methods:
Completing eKYC on time ensures uninterrupted financial assistance under the PM-Kisan scheme.
11:30 (IST) 24 Feb 2025 PM Kisan Scheme Live: How to check PM Kisan beneficiary status
Farmers enrolled in the PM Kisan scheme can easily check their beneficiary status online
Step 1: Visit the official PM Kisan website.
Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Beneficiary Status’ page.
Step 3: Click on ‘Beneficiary Status’ and enter either your Aadhaar number or bank account number.
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