The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was introduced by the Government of India to support the economic growth of farmers.
Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided directly to farmers’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Recently, the government has made some changes to the rules of this scheme that all beneficiary farmers should know.
New Rules Under PM Kisan Yojana
The government has introduced new rules that will impact the eligibility of farmers under the PM Kisan Yojana.
As per the new guidelines, only landowner farmers will be able to avail the benefits of this scheme.
This change is expected to affect around 50% of farmers, as they will now need to provide documents proving they own the land.
Under the updated rules, if the land is registered under the name of a family member (such as a grandfather or another relative), the farmer will not be eligible for the benefits.
The scheme now focuses on ensuring that only those farmers who own the land will receive financial assistance.
Major Changes in the Scheme
Here are the key updates to the PM Kisan Yojana:
Land Ownership Requirement: Only landowner farmers will be eligible.
Exclusion of Non-Landowners: From January 1, 2025, farmers without land in their name will be excluded.
Document Verification: Ownership documents will need to be verified.
Impact on Farmers: Up to 50% of farmers could be affected by this rule.
Since many rural areas have land in joint family names, this rule may leave a significant number of farmers without benefits.
To continue receiving assistance, these farmers will need to transfer the land into their name.
Purpose of the Changes
The government has implemented these new rules to prevent misuse of the scheme
and ensure that benefits are given to the rightful, eligible farmers. The goal is to provide financial aid to those who truly need it.
Steps for Affected Farmers
Farmers who may be affected by the new rule should take the following actions:
1) Ensure all land ownership documents are ready.
2) If the land is in someone else’s name, initiate the transfer process to get it in your name.
3) The government has set up special help desks to assist with the land transfer process.
Pilot Project and Simplification Efforts
To make the implementation of these new rules easier, pilot projects have been started in some areas.
The goal is to make it easier for farmers to obtain their land ownership certificates and better understand the process.
While the rule changes aim to prevent misuse, they also present a challenge for many farmers.
The government must ensure the process is clear, easy to follow, and transparent to help farmers adapt to these new requirements.
