PM-KISAN 17th Instalment: When can beneficiaries expect it, how to apply and more

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The government is likely to release the 17th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana (scheme) in May 2024. However, so far there has been no official announcement on this from the government. The government released the 16th instalment of the scheme on February 28, 2024.

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, all landholding farmers’ families are provided a financial benefit of ₹6,000 per annum, payable in three equal instalments of ₹2,000.

PM Kisan is a central sector scheme that provides income support to all landholding farmers’ families in the country to supplement their financial needs for procuring various inputs related to agriculture and allied activities as well as domestic needs.

Under the scheme, the entire financial liability towards transfer of benefit to targeted beneficiaries is borne by the government.

All landholding farmers’ families, which have cultivable landholding in their names are eligible to benefit under the scheme.

Here are the steps to apply for 17th instalment online:

Step 1: Visit pmkisan.gov.in official website and go to farmer’s corner

Step 2: Click on ‘New Farmer Registration’ and enter Aadhar number and fill captcha

Step 3: Now enter details and click on ‘Yes’

Step 4: Fill the information asked in the PM Kisan application form 2023, save it and take a printout for future reference

Eligible farmers can check the status with these steps:

Step 1: Visit pmkisan.gov.in

Step 2: Select the option ‘Beneficiary Status’ under the ‘Farmers Corner’ section on the home page

Step 3: Enter the registered Aadhaar number or bank account number.

Step 4: Click on ‘Get Data’

Step 5: The status of the instalment will be displayed

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KV Prasad Journo follow politics, process in Parliament and US Congress. Former Congressional APSA-Fulbright Fellow