The Government of India often comes up with the new schemes for the welfare of farmers, similarly the Government of India has launched the PM Kisan Yojana. Under this scheme, the government will provide financial assistance to all land holding farmer families. The government has released the PM Kisan Payment Status 2024 for 18th Installment. Those farmers, who have applied for the scheme can check the beneficiary status. Few days ago the Government has released 17th Installment on June 18, 2024 and the allocation budget was about Rs. 20,000 Crore. Around 9.26 crore farmers across the country has received the financial assistance under 17th installment.
What is PM Kisan Scheme?
Under the leadership of Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme on 24 February 2019 for the farmers. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive Rs. 6,000 annually in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each. The payments are made directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system to ensure transparency and efficiency. The aim of the scheme is to provide a better livelihood to the families of farmers. The 18th installment of PM Kisan Scheme is expected to be disbursed soon in November.
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Objective of PM Kisan Payment Status
The objectives of the program are as follows:
- The primary objective of releasing the payment status of the scheme is to allow the applicants to check the beneficiary status online.
- The aim of launching the scheme is to provide financial assistance to all land holding farmer families.
- Aim of the government to launch this scheme is to provide a better livelihood to the families of farmers.
Important Factors of PM Kisan Payment Status
| Name of the Article | PM Kisan Status |
| Name of the scheme | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme (PM-KISAN) |
| Launched By | The Government of India |
| Department | Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Launched Date | 24th February 2019 |
| No. of Beneficiaries in 17th Installment | About 9.26 crore farmers across the country |
| Benefits | Rs. 6,000 annually disbursed in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each |
| Beneficiary | Farmers of the country |
| Total Annual Installments | Three |
| Year | 2024 |
| Hosting Site | NIC (National Informatics Center) |
| Payment Mode | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | PM Kisan Portal |
Eligibility Criteria
To avail the benefit of the scheme, farmers should fulfil these eligibility criteria:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of India.
- The applicant should be farmer by profession.
- Farmers living below the poverty line are eligible for this program.
- The farmer must own cultivable land.
Financial Assistance
- The PM Kisan Scheme provides Rs. 6,000 annually to eligible farmers. This amount is distributed in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each which is directly transferred to the farmer’s bank account.
Installment Release Dates
| Installment | Date |
| 16th Installment | February 28, 2024 |
| 17th Installment | June 18, 2024 |
| 18th Installment | Expected in November |
Required Documents
To register under the scheme, candidates should have these following documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID
- Land Documents
- Bank Account
- Mobile Number
How to Check Payment Status through PFMS portal
To check the Payment Status, please follow the below mentioned steps:
Step 1: The applicants who have applied for the scheme can visit the official PFMS website.
Step 2: On homepage click on “DBT Status Tracker” under “Payment Status” menu.
Step 3: Select Category, DBT Status, then enter Bank, Application ID, Beneficiary Code, Account Number and word verification.
Step 4: Click on “Search” button and Payment Status will appear on your screen.
Details Mentioned in Payment Status Dashboard
The Payment Status Dashboard of the PM Kisan scheme includes the following details:
- Beneficiary Name
- Aadhaar Number
- Bank Account Number
- Installment Status
- Payment Amount
- Date of Transfer
- Beneficiary Status
Contact Details
- PM-Kisan Helpline No: 155261/011-24300606
FAQs
What is the aim of releasing PM Kisan Payment Status 2024?
The aim of releasing the payment status of the scheme is to allow the applicants to check the beneficiary status online.
What documents are required for registration?
Documents required for registration includes Aadhaar number, Bank account details, Land ownership documents, Identity proof etc.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Farmers living below the poverty line and have a cultivable land are eligible for the scheme.
Who launched this scheme?
Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India has launched PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme on 24 February 2019 for the farmers.
What is the official website of the scheme?
The official website is https://pmkisan.gov.in/.
What is the financial assistance to be received under the scheme?
Under this scheme the Government will provide financial assistance of Rs. 6,000 per year in three equal installments which is Rs. 2000 quarterly.