PM Kisan 20th Installment: Andhra Pradesh Farmers Get ₹7,000 Instead of ₹2,000 – Know Who’s Eligible
In a significant boost for farmers, the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana has brought double joy for many in Andhra Pradesh.
While farmers across India have received the standard ₹2,000 installment, Andhra Pradesh farmers have seen a credit of ₹7,000 in their bank accounts. This includes an additional ₹5,000 top-up provided by the state government under the Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme.
₹7,000 Credited to Farmers’ Accounts: What’s the Reason?
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed the 20th installment of PM Kisan, transferring ₹20,500 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 9.7 crore farmers. Eligible beneficiaries received ₹2,000 under the central scheme. However, farmers in Andhra Pradesh got a bonus ₹5,000 as part of a state initiative, making their total benefit ₹7,000.
The Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme, recently launched by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, promises to provide ₹20,000 per year to eligible farmers. The first installment of this scheme includes ₹5,000 from the state government, in addition to the central government’s ₹2,000. This benefit will cover around 46.85 lakh farmers in the state.
Why Is This Scheme Significant?
While addressing a gathering, CM Naidu emphasized that this scheme is part of his government’s commitment to uplifting farmers’ welfare. He reiterated that the scheme fulfills a key election promise made to the agricultural community.
Didn’t Receive Your PM Kisan Installment? Here’s What You Should Check
If you haven’t received the ₹2,000 under the 20th installment, the following reasons might be responsible:
- Incomplete e-KYC: Ensure your e-KYC process is completed. Incomplete KYC can halt payments.
- Land Record Verification Pending: If your land records are not verified, the payment may be delayed.
- Incorrect Application Details: Errors in your application form, such as mismatched names or account details, can result in payment issues.
What to Do if Payment is Delayed?
- Call the PM Kisan Helpdesk at 1800-180-1551 (Toll-Free) to check your payment status.
- Visit the official PM-Kisan website (pmkisan.gov.in).
- Go to Farmer Corner > Beneficiary Status.
- Enter your Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, or Bank Account Number.
- Check the status for fields like e-KYC, Land Seeding, and Aadhaar-Bank Seeding. If any of these show ‘No’, you’ll need to rectify them to receive your installment.
Conclusion:
The PM Kisan scheme, combined with Andhra Pradesh’s Annadata Sukhibhava initiative, is providing significant financial relief to farmers. If you are an eligible farmer and haven’t received your payment yet, it’s essential to verify your documentation and e-KYC status promptly.