Farmer Welfare / PM-KISAN 24th instalment: Over 35 lakh Odisha farmers to receive Rs 700 crore
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More than 35 lakh eligible farmers in Odisha are set to benefit from the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, with over Rs 700 crore scheduled to be transferred directly to their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on Friday.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 30: More than 35 lakh eligible farmers in Odisha are set to benefit from the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, with over Rs 700 crore scheduled to be transferred directly to their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to release the instalment at a special programme in Banaskantha, Gujarat, benefiting farmers across the country.
A state-level programme will also be held at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) campus in Bhubaneswar today. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo are scheduled to attend the event.
Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible landholding farmer families receive financial assistance of Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to release the instalment at a special programme in Banaskantha, Gujarat, benefiting farmers across the country.
A state-level programme will also be held at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) campus in Bhubaneswar today. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo are scheduled to attend the event.
Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible landholding farmer families receive financial assistance of Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each.
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How to check your PM-KISAN 24th instalment status
Farmers can check whether the Rs 2,000 instalment has been credited to their bank accounts through the scheme's official website, without visiting a bank.
Visit the official website: https://pmkisan.gov.in
Go to the Farmers Corner section on the homepage.
Click on Know Your Status.
Enter your registration number and the captcha displayed on the screen.
Complete identity verification through the OTP process.
How to check your PM-KISAN 24th instalment status
Farmers can check whether the Rs 2,000 instalment has been credited to their bank accounts through the scheme's official website, without visiting a bank.
Visit the official website: https://pmkisan.gov.in
Go to the Farmers Corner section on the homepage.
Click on Know Your Status.
Enter your registration number and the captcha displayed on the screen.
Complete identity verification through the OTP process.
The payment status will appear on the screen, showing whether the instalment has been transferred or is pending.
What to do if the instalment has not been credited
If the payment status is unavailable or the instalment is pending, farmers should first check whether their e-KYC has been completed. They should also verify that their land-related records are accurate.
For further information or assistance, farmers can contact the PM-KISAN helpline at 155261 or 011-24300606. They can also use the Kisan e-Mitra chatbot available on the PM-KISAN portal to seek assistance.
What to do if the instalment has not been credited
If the payment status is unavailable or the instalment is pending, farmers should first check whether their e-KYC has been completed. They should also verify that their land-related records are accurate.
For further information or assistance, farmers can contact the PM-KISAN helpline at 155261 or 011-24300606. They can also use the Kisan e-Mitra chatbot available on the PM-KISAN portal to seek assistance.
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