PM Kisan KYC Status Check: How to Update & Check PM Kisan e-KYC Status?

In 2019, the Government of India launched a funding scheme to address the socio-economic disparities within the agricultural sector, known as the PM-Kisan scheme. This initiative was undertaken to assist the small and marginal farmers of India who were struggling for their financial well-being. 

Under this scheme, the Central Government provides Rs.6,000 to all eligible farmers in three installments. Recently, in February 2024, the Central Government released the 16th installment of the PM-Kisan scheme. However, farmers will only get the PM-Kisan installments when they have completed their KYC process. 

This article will uncover the steps on how to do so while highlighting all the associated factors you need to know. However, before we dive into more details, let us first discuss the scheme in detail. 

What Is PM-Kisan KYC? 

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan) is a central sector scheme providing financial assistance to small and marginal farmers across India. Under this scheme, eligible applicants receive a total of Rs. 6,000 in three installments for the procurement of various inputs essential for agricultural and related activities. 

The government introduced the e-KYC process to ensure that the PM-Kisan benefits reach the eligible beneficiaries in their Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts without the involvement of any middlemen. Farmers become eligible for annual income support only upon successful completion of their KYC. Thus, farmers must mandatorily complete their e-KYC to receive the scheme installments.

PM-Kisan KYC Methods

Upon completion of the KYC process, PM-Kisan installments will be directly transferred to the farmer’s Aadhaar-enabled bank accounts. To complete their KYC for the PM-Kisan scheme, the Central Government has introduced three different methods: 

• OTP-based e-KYC 
• Biometric e-KYC at the CSC Centre 
• Face Authentication e-KYC

All three methods of e-KYC are discussed in detail below.

OTP Based e-KYC

Here is a step-by-step guide to complete the e-KYC process for the PM-Kisan scheme: 

Step 1: Visit the PM-Kisan website. 

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Farmers Corner’ and click on the ‘e-KYC’ icon. 

Step 3: Provide your Aadhaar number and click on ‘Search’.

Step 4: Enter your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar card and click ‘Get OTP’.  

Step 5: You will receive an OTP on the mobile number linked with your Aadhaar card. Enter the OTP to complete your e-KYC. 

Biometric Based e-KYC

The following is a stepwise process on how to complete e-KYC for the PM-Kisan scheme via biometrics:

Step 1: Visit your nearest Common Services Centre (CSC) or State Seva Kendra (SSK). To locate the nearest centre, you can visit the CSC Finder portal. 

Step 2: Consult a CSC/SSK operator and specify your biometric authentication request. 

Step 3: Provide your Aadhaar card and mobile number to the CSC/SSK operator.

Step 4: The CSC/SSK operators will guide you in completing the e-KYC process. 

Face Authentication Based e-KYC

Here’s how you can complete your e-KYC via face authentication using your mobile phone: 

Step 1: Install and download the PM-Kisan mobile app and the Aadhaar Face RD app from the Google Play Store. 

Step 2: Open the app and proceed with login using your PM-Kisan registered mobile number. 

Step 3: Navigate to the beneficiary status page on the app and check the e-KYC status. 

Step 4: In case you find ‘No’ in the status box, click on the ‘e-KYC’ option. 

Step 5: Enter your Aadhaar number and provide consent to scan your face. 

Step 6: The e-KYC will be completed after your face scan.

How to Update PM-Kisan e-KYC Online? 

Follow the given below steps to update your PM-Kisan e-KYC online: 

Step 1: Visit the PM-Kisan website. 

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Farmers Corner’ and click on the ‘e-KYC’ icon. 

Step 3: Provide your Aadhaar number and click on ‘Search’.

Step 4: Enter your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar card and click ‘Get OTP’.  

Step 5: You will receive an OTP on the mobile number linked with your Aadhaar card. Enter the OTP to complete your e-KYC. 

How to Check PM-Kisan e-KYC Status Online? 

To check PM-Kisan KYC status online, you need to follow the given below steps:

Step 1: Visit the PM-Kisan website. 

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Farmers Corner’ and click on the ‘e-KYC’ icon. 

Step 3: Provide your Aadhaar number and click on ‘Search’.

Step 4: Enter your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar card and click ‘Get OTP’.  

Step 5: Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number.

Step 6: The e-KYC status will be displayed on the screen.

Documents Required for PM-Kisan KYC 

You do not require any documents to complete PM-Kisan e-KYC. However, you will need the following to complete PM-Kisan e-KYC:

• Aadhaar number 
• Mobile number linked with Aadhaar card  

PM-Kisan KYC Last Date

The KYC process for the PM-Kisan scheme is ongoing. However, the Central Government provides a last date for completing e-KYC for a particular installment. If the e-KYC is not complete within that deadline, the farmer will not receive that installment. Thus, it is essential to complete the e-KYC within the last date announced for that particular installment. If a farmer misses the deadline, he/she can complete the e-KYC for the next installment to receive the next installment.

This was all about how individuals can complete or check their PM-Kisan e-KYC using the different methods provided by the Central Government. Regardless of the method you choose, make sure that your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar number, as it is the primary requirement for the process.

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