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News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
PM Kisan 20th Installment Soon: Check Beneficiary Status, Eligibility, Application Process, E-KYC
Last Updated: The central government is likely to release the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, a direct income support scheme for farmers, in June 2025. PM Kisan 20th Installment Date, Beneficiary Status: The central government is likely to release the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, a direct income support scheme for farmers, in June 2025. With the 19th installment disbursed in February this year, over 9.8 crore farmers, including 2.4 crore women, have already benefited from this flagship initiative. What is PM Kisan Scheme? Launched in 2019 after being announced in the Interim Budget by then Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme offers Rs 6,000 annually to eligible farmers. The amount is transferred in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 every four months — April-July, August-November, and December-March — via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). It is now considered the world's largest DBT-based income support programme for farmers. PM Kisan 20th Installment Date The 20th installment is expected in June 2025, though the exact release date and location of the event by Prime Minister Narendra Modi are yet to be announced. Farmers are urged to complete necessary formalities like e-KYC to ensure timely credit of funds. Who Is Eligible? To receive the 20th installment, farmers must: As per the PM-KISAN portal, 'e-KYC is MANDATORY for PM-KISAN registered farmers." There are two ways to complete e-KYC — OTP-based eKYC via and biometric-based eKYC at the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC). How To Check Beneficiary Status? How To Check Name in Beneficiary List? How To Apply for PM Kisan Scheme? Helpline numbers for queries are 155261 and 011-24300606. First Published: News business » economy PM Kisan 20th Installment Soon: Check Beneficiary Status, Eligibility, Application Process, E-KYC
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Stubble burning cases rise more than twofold from last year in division
Indore: Indore division has reported more than a twofold rise in stubble (crop residue) burning incidents after Rabi crop cultivation this year. This increase has prompted the state govt to explore action, including depriving farmers of direct financial benefits under the 'Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana'. According to official records, all eight districts under Indore division reported a total of 1,225 incidents of stubble burning between March 15 and June 30 last year. However, the figure is more than double from March 15 and May 29 this year. Against last year, this time, a total of 3,297 incidents were reported till May 29. The maximum incidents of stubble burning were reported in Indore district, with 1,544 this year, while a total of 608 incidents were reported last year. The neighbouring district, Dhar, followed Indore by reporting a total of 1,258 incidents of stubble burning this year, compared to 470 reported last year after the Rabi season. However, three tribal-dominated districts, including Jhabua, Alirajpur, and Barwani, reported incidents in single digits this year as well as last year. Stubble burning incidents in Burhanpur, which had reported a total of six incidents last year, increased to 18 this year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo This official data was revealed and discussed on Wednesday in a divisional meeting to review the Rabi-2025 season and plan for Kharif-2025, chaired by agriculture production commissioner Ashok Barnwal in Indore. He warned that those found burning stubble would be deprived of 'Kisan Samman Nidhi'. Despite issuing warnings, imposing penalties, and even lodging FIRs against farmers involved in stubble burning in Indore and other districts, a multifold rise in incidents was reported this year. The administration fined farmers for stubble burning, with penalties ranging from Rs 2,500 to Rs 15,000, depending on the size of the land. Despite the fines, the violators view the costs of alternatives like mechanical removal as higher than the penalty, sources said. According to experts, there is no 'proper' solution that farmers currently have, nor is the govt offering them a way to get rid of stubble to prepare the agricultural field for the next year. Collectors Present Their Innovative Approach In Agriculture The divisional level meeting on Wednesday saw agriculture production commissioner Ashok Barnwal reviewing the schemes, programmes, and achievements of agriculture, horticulture, food processing, cooperation, and other related institutions. Collectors from all eight districts presented the innovations being undertaken in the agricultural sector in their respective areas. Barnwal particularly commended Jhabua collector Neha Meena for her innovative approach in agriculture, specifically for the successful production of arhar (pigeon pea) Pusa-16, which yielded excellent results. He encouraged officials to urge farmers to focus on cultivating high-value crops. The commissioner directed cooperative bank officials to expedite agricultural loan recovery. He warned against any negligence, irregularity, or indiscipline in duties, stating that strict action would be taken against defaulting officers.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
No longer dependent on lenders for buying seeds, fertilizers: PM-KISAN beneficiaries thank govt
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is proving to be a boon for city farmers as the monetary assistance under the programme has come as a big respite for them in tackling many challenges, including financial hardships and dependence on money lenders, particular during seed sowing and harvesting of crops. The monetary aid under the scheme is helping farmers in their needs on time and they now don't have to wait for sale of crops to fulfill their basic needs. Many beneficiary farmers of Begusarai district in Bihar, while speaking to IANS, also expressed their gratitude to the Prime Minister for this scheme. Vidyanand Singh, a resident of Sihma village in Matihani block of Begusarai, said: 'Earlier I had to take loan or credit for farming. But, since Prime Minister started giving Rs 6,000 under PM-KISAN, we do not have to take loans and now we are able to buy fertilisers and seeds on time.' Fifty-year-old farmer Amar Kumar of Sihma village said: "I have started receiving three installments of Rs 2,000 in a year from the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. This has benefited us a lot. We don't have to depend on others for small things." Fifty-five-year-old farmer Shyam Sundar Singh, a resident of Sihama village of Matihani block, said that he is a small-time farmer and does farming to earn his living, for which he sometimes had to take loans for fertilisers, seeds and other small works. 'After I started getting money under PM-KISAN, I have stopped taking loans and I am able to save some money too. I am grateful to the Prime Minister as he thinks a lot about farmers,' he said. Chandan, another villager, echoed similar views and said: 'Farmers had to face a lot of difficulties, particularly during floods and droughts, but ever since we started getting money under PM-KISAN, we are very happy.' 'We are eternally grateful to PM Modi, who thinks so much about the farmers,' he added.
