15th Instalment of PM-KISAN Scheme: Release Date, Application Process, & Checking Status

In a move aimed at bolstering the financial well-being of farmers across the nation, the Indian government is anticipated to unveil the 15th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana between November and December 2023. While no official announcement has been made yet, the previous instalment, the 14th of its kind, was disbursed on July 27, 2023.

Under the ambit of the PM-KISAN scheme, all families of landholding farmers stand to receive a yearly financial benefit of Rs 6,000, disseminated in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each.

Streamlined Application Process for Farmers

For those eligible farmers eager to apply for the forthcoming 15th instalment, a user-friendly online application process has been laid out:

Step 1: Visit the official website, pmkisan.gov.in, and navigate to the 'Farmer’s Corner'.

Step 2: Click on 'New Farmer Registration' and enter your Aadhar number along with the provided captcha.

Step 3: Proceed to fill in your details and confirm your submission by clicking 'Yes'.

Step 4: Complete the PM Kisan application form for 2023 by providing the required information. Remember to save the form and print it for future reference.

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Check the Status of the Instalment

For beneficiaries seeking to keep tabs on their application status, a simple process is outlined:

Step 1:Visit pmkisan.gov.in.

Step 2: Under the 'Farmers Corner' section, choose 'Beneficiary Status.

Step 3: Enter your registered Aadhaar number or bank account number.

Step 4: Click 'Get Data'.

Step 5: The current status of the instalment will be promptly displayed.

A Crucial Financial Support System

The PM-KISAN scheme, classified as a central sector scheme, plays a pivotal role in enhancing the financial stability of farming families nationwide. The scheme offers essential financial support to all landholding farmers, supplementing their income for agricultural inputs and allied activities, as well as domestic needs. Notably, the complete financial responsibility for disbursing benefits to the intended beneficiaries is undertaken by the government.

Inclusivity and Impact

Eligibility for the scheme is extended to all families possessing cultivable land in their names. Since its inauguration on February 24, 2019, the PM-KISAN initiative has been operational since December 2018. The scheme has witnessed substantial success, with over 110 million farmers across the country benefiting from cumulative disbursements exceeding Rs 2.42 lakh crore to date.

Continued Support for Farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a vocal advocate of agricultural advancement, released an impressive Rs 17,000 crore as the 14th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on July 27, 2023. This latest disbursement elevated the aggregate sum distributed to beneficiaries to an impressive Rs 2.59 lakh crore since the inception of the scheme.

The anticipated release of the 15th instalment signifies the government's steadfast commitment to uplift the agricultural sector and ensure the economic security of the nation's farming communities. As November and December draw near, farmers and their families can eagerly anticipate the financial assistance that will help them prosper in their essential role of feeding the nation.

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