PM Kisan 18th installment, When will it come? How to do e-KYC, know here

The Central Government launched the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana with the aim of providing financial assistance to the country's small and marginal farmers. So far, 17 installments have been released, and now farmers are eagerly awaiting the 18th installment of the PM Kisan Yojana. The government is set to release the 18th installment in October. Under this scheme, only one member of a family is eligible to receive the benefits. Let’s take a closer look at the upcoming 18th installment of the PM Kisan Yojana.

Farmers Receive ₹2,000 Every Four Months:

The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, the Central Government transfers ₹6,000 annually to the farmers' bank accounts. This amount is disbursed in three installments of ₹2,000 each. Every four months, one installment is released directly into the accounts of eligible farmers. Thus, the government transfers a total of ₹6,000 per year to each farmer's account.

18th Installment to be released on October 5:

There is great news for millions of farmers across the country. The Central Government has announced that the 18th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi will be released on October 5. This information has been officially confirmed on the PM Kisan portal. To receive the 18th installment, farmers must complete the e-KYC process. The release of the 18th installment will provide farmers with financial support for sowing the Rabi crop in October.

DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) is Mandatory:

The amount under the PM Kisan Yojana is transferred to beneficiaries' accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Therefore, it is essential that your bank account is linked with your Aadhaar, and the DBT option is activated. You can check this information by visiting your bank branch.

How to Complete e-KYC for PM Kisan Yojana:

1. First, visit the official website of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana at (https://pmkisan.gov.in).
2. On the homepage, go to the "Farmer Corner" and click on the "e-KYC" option.
3. Enter your Aadhaar number and mobile number.
4. Click on "Get OTP" and enter the OTP you receive in the designated box, then click "Submit."
5. In this way, you can successfully complete the e-KYC process for the 18th installment of the PM Kisan Yojana.