PM-KISAN 18th Installment: How To Check Account Balance, eKYC Process Via Aadhaar Number? Step-By-Step Guide

In a major good news for Indian farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the release of the 18th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on October 5, during his visit to Maharashtra. Over 9.4 crore farmers in India are the direct beneficiaries of the scheme, amounting to more than Rs 20,000 crore. Farmers can check the status of their account through their Aadhaar number using the eKYC process.

PM-KISAN 18th Instalment:

In its statement, the government said, that with the 18th instalment release, the total disbursement under the scheme will exceed Rs 3.45 lakh crore, supporting more than 11 crore farmers nationwide and further reaffirming the government's commitment to rural development and agricultural prosperity.

From the total, about Rs 1.75 lakh crore was transferred to eligible farmers during the COVID period, when they most needed direct cash benefits.

Also, recently, as part of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, undertaken to ensure saturation of the Government's welfare schemes across more than 2.60 lakh Gram Panchayats, over 1 crore eligible farmers, including 6 lakh Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) farmers, were added to the PM KISAN Scheme.

What Is the PM-Kisan Scheme?

Launched on February 2, 2019, the PM-KISAN scheme has become a transformative force for India's agricultural sector. Under this scheme, every eligible farming family receives an annual benefit of Rs 6,000, distributed in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 every four months.

Also, this amount is directly transferred to the beneficiaries' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism, making it one of the largest and most transparent DBT schemes globally.

Over five years, the scheme has achieved significant milestones, earning accolades from organizations like the World Bank for its visionary approach, vast reach, and smooth transfer of funds directly into farmers' accounts.

How To Check Account Balance Through Aadhaar Number?

Step 1: Visit PM KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI website. Click on the link below:

https://pmkisan.gov.in/

Step 2: Check out the 'Farmers Corner' on the homepage of the website. Click on the 'KNOW YOUR STATUS' box.

Step 3: You will be directed to another link. Click below:

https://pmkisan.gov.in/BeneficiaryStatus_New.aspx

Step 4: On the 'Know Your Status' page, there is an option 'Know Your Registration Number' in the corner box. Click on it. The link is below:

https://pmkisan.gov.in/KnowYour_Registration.aspx

Step 5: There will be two requirements for getting your registration number. First is 'Mobile Number' and Second is 'Aadhaar Number'. Select the second option.

Step 6: Enter your Aadhaar number in the required field, and add the CAPTCHA code. Then select, 'GET MOBILE OTP'.

Step 7: You will receive a One-Time Password (OTP) on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP in the required box.

Step 8: After verifying your OTP, you will get your registration number.

Step 9. Go back to the home page, and click on 'Know Your Status' on the farmers' corner again. The link will take you to the page where you can know your beneficiary status.

Step 10: Enter the registration number and captcha code. Get OTP and verify it. You will be able to view PM Kisan instalment details on the screen then.

The process is similar if you want to view your account status using the mobile number.

Notably, PM-Kisan is designed to cater to all small and marginal farmers, a group often left out of traditional financial support mechanisms. By ensuring that even the most vulnerable farmers receive this assistance, PM-KISAN plays a crucial role in narrowing the income disparity between different farmer categories, contributing to inclusive growth in the agriculture sector.