New Delhi: Lakhs of Indian farmers are eagerly waiting for the disbursal of 10th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). Though several dates in the month of December were speculated regarding the date of disbursal of PM KISAN money, it has now been confirmed that the 10th installment will be transfered on January 1.


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A message is being sent by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Tomar informing eligble farmers that on January 1, 2022, Rs 2,000 will be transferred to their accounts under PM KISAN scheme. In the message sent to the farmers, it has been said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the next installment under PM Kisan Yojana on January 1, 2022 and will release equity grant to farmer producer organizations. Farmers can join this program through pmindiawbcast.nic.in or through Doordarshan. (Also read: Aadhaar linking a must to get Rs 6,000 annual benefit? Know here)


The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme provides annual cash transfer of Rs 6000 to the farmers in three equal instalments. The first instalment is between April- July; second instalment is between  August-November and the third instalment is between December-March.


But, some farmers may get Rs 4,000 instead of Rs 2,000 benefit this time when the PM-KISAN 10th installment is credited into their account.


Here is why some farmers may get Rs 4,000 instead of Rs 2,000 benefit


PM-KISAN 10th installment comprises of Rs 2,000 benefit only. However, under this scheme, those farmers who did not receive the 9th installment amount, will get the same credited in their account along with the PM-KISAN 10th installment money. Therefore, for some farmers, the total benefit will be Rs 4,000, i.e, the 9th and the 10th installment combined together.


Here is how to check your name via PM Kisan website using the direct link


Log on to pmkisan.gov.in website


On the right hand side, you will see Farmers Corner


Click Farmers Corner


Now from the option, click Beneficiary Status


You will have to furnish a few details like your Aadhaar number, bank account and your mobile number to see your status


After you complete the above procedure, you will find your name if it is there in the list


How to check your name in PM KISAN via mobile App


To check your name via Mobile App, you will have to first download PM Kisan Mobile App. Once you have downloaded the App, you will have access to all the details.


Is PM-KISAN Scheme for only Small and Marginal Farmers' families?


ln the beginning when the PM-KISAN Scheme was launched (February, 2019), its benefits were admissible only to Small & marginal Farmers' families, with combined landholding upto 2 hectare. The Scheme was later on revised in June 2019 and extended to all farmer families irrespective of the size of their landholdings


Who are excluded from the PM-KISAN Scheme?


Those excluded from the PM-KISAN include institutional land holders, farmer families holding constitutional posts, serving or retired officers and employees of State or Central government as well as Public Sector Undertakings and Government Autonomous bodies. Professionals like doctors, engineers and lawyers as well as retired pensioners with a monthly pension of over Rs 10,000 and those who paid income tax in the last assessment year are also not eligible for the benefits.


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