New Delhi, Nov 14 (NationPress) - The central government has successfully transferred over Rs 3.7 lakh crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 11 crore farmer families across India under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana to date. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 21st instalment of this scheme on November 19, as stated in an official announcement.

Launched on February 24, 2019, this Central Sector Scheme offers an annual financial aid of Rs 6000 to each eligible farmer family. It is recognized as one of the largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programs globally, highlighting its significant role in providing direct financial support to beneficiaries. Notably, over 25 percent of the scheme's benefits are allocated to women.

The scheme utilizes advanced technology and processes to ensure that a maximum number of beneficiaries can access the funds with ease. A farmer-focused digital infrastructure guarantees that eligible farmers nationwide can seamlessly access the scheme's advantages.

By eliminating middlemen, the scheme's effectiveness is enhanced through the use of the Aadhaar system and Aadhaar-based payment networks, which facilitate secure and efficient transactions, as explained in the statement.

To enhance its core functionality, the scheme has undergone various technological upgrades, providing assistance to farmers in every village. The introduction of the PM-KISAN Mobile App allows beneficiaries to access services directly. Additionally, the Facial Authentication feature via Aadhaar for eKYC verification enables farmers to complete their eKYC from the comfort of their homes.

Farmers can find more details on the dedicated portal pmkisan.gov.in. Within the “Farmers Corner”, beneficiaries can check their status using the new “Know Your Status” option. The portal also provides a straightforward self-registration process for farmers, which can be completed at nearby Common Service Centres (CSC). Furthermore, farmers can open Aadhaar-based bank accounts at their doorstep via the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), according to the statement.

Recognizing the significance of the PM Kisan Scheme, a Grievance Redressal system is available on the PM Kisan portal and the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). Farmers can voice their concerns directly on the PM-KISAN portal for quick and timely assistance.

To aid in real-time grievance management, the Kisan-eMitra chatbot has been introduced for farmers. This tool addresses technological and language barriers, allowing farmers to communicate their issues in their native languages. The chatbot is powered by advanced language technology supporting 11 major languages, including Hindi, English, Tamil, Bengali, Odia, Malayalam, Gujarati, Punjabi, Telugu, Marathi, and Kannada.

The Government of India has also launched several village-level special saturation campaigns to identify, verify, and include all cultivable land-owning farmers under the PM KISAN Scheme.

Additionally, the Agriculture Ministry has initiated a new project to establish a Farmer Registry. This organized database will simplify the process for farmers to access social welfare benefits, as stated.