Link Your Bank Account with Aadhaar for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
If you’re a farmer registered under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana and want to get the government support of 6000, it’s important to link your bank account with your Aadhaar number. Without linking your bank account to Aadhaar, you wont receive the financial help from the government. Initially, linking Aadhaar was optional for the first payment, but from the second payment onwards, its required to link Aadhaar with your bank account.
Overview of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
This government scheme gives 96000 a year to small and marginal farmers, in three payments. It aims to help about 14 crore farmers across India. So far, more than 7.6 crore farmers have received payments straight to their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Farmers who own up to 2 hectares of farm land can get benefits from this scheme.
Main Benefits of Linking Bank Account with Aadhaar for PM Kisan
- Farmers with Aadhaar linked to their bank accounts get government subsidies and funds directly credited.
- If you’re registered for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, linking your Aadhaar with your bank account is required to get your payments.
- You can link your Aadhaar and bank account either online or offline, whichever suits you.
How to Check Your PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Installments Status?
- Go to the official PM Kisan website.
- On the homepage, find the ‘Farmers Corner’ and click on ‘Beneficiary Status’.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, bank account number, or mobile number linked to your bank account to check your payment status.
Steps to Link Your PM Kisan Bank Account with Aadhaar Offline
- Bring a photocopy of your Aadhaar card and visit your bank branch.
- Tell the bank staff that you want to link your Aadhaar with your bank account.
- Sign the photocopy of your Aadhaar card and give it to the bank employee. They will take care of the linking.
How to Link Your Bank Account with Aadhaar Online
- If you have net banking, you can link Aadhaar to your bank account online.
- Log in to your banks official website through net banking.
- Look for ‘Information & Services’ and select ‘Update Aadhaar Number’.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, bank account number, and the registered mobile number to finish the linking.
- Youll get an SMS confirming that your Aadhaar is now linked with your bank account.
How to Complete eKYC for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
- Visit the official PM Kisan website.
- Click on the ‘eKYC’ option on the homepage.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and click ‘Search’.
- Fill out the details requested on the next page.
- Submit the form to complete your eKYC process.