Mungeli । There was a time when, to meet the small needs of the household, one had to take loans and make rounds of moneylenders. Many times, in case of not getting the loan, one had to be in need of every penny. In return for the loan, one had to pledge some of the contents of one’s house to the moneylenders, only then one could get the loan. But ever since the government has started the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, we have got freedom from all these hassles.
           This is said by Bharat Sahu, a farmer living in village Farhada of Mungeli district. He said that the amount received under the scheme is not only fulfilling the small needs of the household, but this amount is also helping in doing farming in a better way. Important support is also being provided in the maintenance of the family. They have got financial support from this scheme. His respect in the family and society has increased. For this he has thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai and the district administration.

What is Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is a central scheme launched by the Government of India, which aims to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers. Under this scheme, an amount of Rs 6000 is given annually to each eligible farmer family in three equal installments. This amount is transferred directly to the bank accounts of the farmers, so that they can get financial help in their farming work. Under this scheme, 89 thousand 822 farmers of the district are getting benefited. These include 38 thousand 937 people of Lormi development block, 30 thousand 712 people of Mungeli development block and 20 thousand 173 people of Patharia development block.

Eligibility and registration process under Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana

        To avail the benefits of the scheme, the farmer must have cultivable land. It is necessary to have Aadhar card, bank account and mobile number as identification of the beneficiary. Farmers doing large and commercial agriculture and persons employed in any other central or state government will not be eligible for the scheme. Under the scheme, new farmers can register by visiting the official website pmkisan.gov.in, CSC or Rural Agriculture Extension Officer. In PM Kisan, the amount is paid only after completion of e-resident, Aadhaar seeding and land seeding.