Farmers Alert! E-KYC Not Enough, Mandatory Farmer ID for ₹2000 PM Kisan Funds

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News18•06-01-2026, 20:48
Farmers Alert! E-KYC Not Enough, Mandatory Farmer ID for ₹2000 PM Kisan Funds
- •PM Kisan Samman Nidhi provides ₹6000 annually to farmers, but new rules apply for beneficiaries.
- •E-KYC and Aadhaar linking are no longer sufficient; a Farmer ID is now mandatory for all farmers.
- •Camps will be organized across Bihar, including Arwal (Jan 6-9, Jan 18-21), to facilitate Farmer ID creation.
- •Farmers must bring Aadhaar card, land documents, and mobile number to the camps for ID registration.
- •Farmer ID ensures uninterrupted benefits from various Agriculture Department schemes like subsidies, loans, and crop insurance.
Why It Matters: Farmers must obtain a mandatory Farmer ID in addition to e-KYC to continue receiving PM Kisan and other scheme benefits.
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