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Department of Posts offers through India Post Payment Bank the facility of linking/updating mobile number with Aadhaar for farmers benefiting from PM KISAN scheme, to complete e-KYC
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20 OCT 2022 1:01PM by PIB Chennai
'PM Kisan Samman Nidhi' Scheme was launched in 2018 to provide financial assistance of Rs.6000/- per annum to farmers across the country. This financial assistance is directly credited to the farmer's bank account in three installments of Rs.2000.
Farmers benefiting under the Central Government's 'PM Kisan Samman Nidhi' scheme have to submit their e-KYC (Aadhaar OTP Based authentication) in the PMKISAN website or PM KISAN app.
The mobile number linked to Aadhaar can be updated by approaching the nearest Post Offices/Postman at their doorsteps. A fee of Rs.50/- is charged for this service. After linking the mobile number with Aadhaar, the farmers can complete their e-KYC process on the PM KISAN website (https://pmkisan.gov.in/aadharekyc.aspx) or PM KISAN app using the OTP (One Time Password) authentication sent to the mobile number linked to Aadhaar. This will facilitate receiving of the financial assistance in their bank account.
PM Kisan beneficiaries are therefore requested to utilize the services of IPPB under Department of Posts to linkJupdate the mobile numbers with Aadhaar to submit e-KYC. Chennai City Region has carried out around 15000 Aadhaar mobile updations from August,2022 for PM Kisan beneficiaries, according to a press release issued by IG.Natarajan, Post Master General, Chennai City Region.
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