As we told you in our earlier article the Indian government runs various types of schemes for the economically weaker people of its country, which aim to help these people and improve their lifestyle, one such scheme is Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan), through which financial assistance is provided to the farmers, let us know the details of this scheme and how to apply-

Annual financial assistance: The central government provides Rs 6,000 annually to the farmers. This amount is deposited directly into the bank accounts of eligible farmers in the form of three installments throughout the year.

Goal: The primary objective of the PM-Kisan scheme is to provide financial assistance to the economically weaker sections of the farming community. It wants to support them by enabling them to invest in their agricultural activities.

Government support so far: To date, the government has successfully transferred 15 installments under this scheme, directly benefiting millions of farmers across India.

Eligibility Criteria for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana:

Target Beneficiaries: The scheme mainly benefits farmers from economically weaker sections. Government employees, income taxpayers, and members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) are excluded from the benefits of this scheme.

One Family, One Beneficiary: Only one member from each family can avail of the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana.

Exclusions: Individuals holding government jobs or paying income tax are ineligible to apply for this scheme. Additionally, members of the EPFO ​​are also excluded from receiving financial assistance under PM-KISAN.

How to Apply for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana:

The application process for PM-KISAN has been made user-friendly. Interested farmers can easily apply for the scheme by visiting the official PM Kisan portal.

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