Over ₹4.09 Lakh Crore Disbursed to Farmers under PM-KISAN through 21 Installments since Launch

**Executive Summary** The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, aims to supplement the financial needs of farmers with cultivable land. The government has disbursed over ₹4.09 lakh crore through 21 installments. The Farmer ID is now mandatory for new registrations in 19 states where farmer registry work has commenced, with an ongoing grievance mechanism to address registration issues. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Scheme Overview:** * PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme launched in February 2019. * It aims to supplement the financial needs of farmers with cultivable land. * Benefits include ₹6,000 per year transferred in three equal installments. * Disbursement is made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. * Primary eligibility criterion is cultivable landholding, with exclusions for higher economic status. * **Disbursement and Transparency:** * Over ₹4.09 lakh crore has been disbursed through 21 installments since the scheme's inception. * A farmer-centric digital infrastructure ensures benefits reach all farmers without intermediaries. * Transparency is maintained in beneficiary registration and verification. * **Registration Requirements and Support:** * The Farmer ID is mandatory for new registrations in 19 states where farmer registry work has started. * In states where registry work has not begun, farmers can register without a Farmer ID. * Multiple registration modes, including self-registration via mobile and web applications, have been enabled. * A grievance mechanism allows farmers to raise issues like land or name mismatches to facilitate Farmer ID registration. * Farmers without mobile phones can access services and benefits through Common Service Centres (CSCs) and state government offices at Block and Tehsil levels. **Impact Analysis** **Farmers** * **Impact:** Eligible farmers receive financial assistance to supplement their needs. They may face challenges with name mismatches in documents impacting benefit claims. New registration processes may require a Farmer ID in specific states. * **Action Required:** Farmers needing to register for the scheme should ensure their details match across documents. They should utilize the provided grievance mechanism to resolve any name or land-related issues for registration. Farmers without mobile phones should use CSCs or state government offices for assistance. **Government (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare)** * **Impact:** The government is responsible for scheme implementation, disbursement of funds, and maintaining the digital infrastructure. They are continuously working to address challenges faced by farmers and ensure scheme accessibility. * **Action Required:** Continue to ensure transparent disbursement and verification processes. Maintain and enhance the digital infrastructure and grievance redressal mechanisms. Expand farmer registry work to all states to implement mandatory Farmer ID registration. **Common Service Centres (CSCs) and State Government Offices** * **Impact:** These entities serve as crucial support points for farmers, especially those lacking digital access, to avail scheme benefits and complete registration processes. * **Action Required:** Continue to provide assistance to farmers for scheme registration, digital services access, and resolution of registration-related issues.

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