Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 16th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) at a public event in Yavatmal, Maharashtra on February 28, 2025. The PM releases an amount of more than Rs 21,000 crore through direct benefits transfer to beneficiaries.
What is PM Kisan KYC/PM Kisan eKYC?
KYC is the short for know your customer, a term used for customer identification process. KYC involves making efforts to determine the true identity of the beneficiary. The objective of the KYC is to prevent money laundering. To complete this PM Kisan KYC beneficiary identification process, PM Kisan beneficiaries have to provide their Aadhaar number.
4 ways to complete PM Kisan KYC online/offline
PM Kisan KYC cam be done:
Online
- On the PM Kisan web portal
- Through the face authentication on mobile
- Through PM Kisan mobile app
Offline
4. At Common Service Center
Details needed for PM Kisan KYC
- Aadhaar Number
- Registered mobile number
- Land verification
Steps for OTP-based PM Kisan KYC on web portal
Step 1: Go to the official PM Kisan website, and you will find the ‘e-KYC’ option under the ‘Farmers Corner’, towards the right side of the page.
Or, you can directly copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://exlink.pmkisan.gov.in/aadharekyc.aspx
Step 2: On the next page, provide your Aadhaar number. Click on the ‘Search’ option.
Step 3: You will now receive a 4-digit OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter this on the next page and click on ‘Submit OTP’ option. With this, your PM Kisan eKYC will be complete.
In case the information provided by you is not valid, the PM Kisan eKYC will not be complete. Those who have already completed their PM Kisan eKYC will get a message that eKYC is already done.
Note: An OTP (one-time password) is a system generated numeric or alphanumeric characters that authenticate a user for a single transaction. An OTP is sent on the registered mobile number of the farmer in this instance.
OTP-based PM Kisan KYC on mobile
About 20 lakh farmers have successfully completed their e-KYC since the launch of the PM Kisan application.
Step 1: Go to the official PM Kisan mobile app. You will find the ‘e-KYC’ option under the ‘Farmers Corner’ towards the right side of the page.
Step 2: On the next page, provide your Aadhaar number. Click on the ‘Search’ option.
Step 3: You will now receive a 4-digit OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter this on the next page and click on ‘Submit OTP’ option. With this, your PM Kisan eKYC will be complete.
PM Kisan face-authentication KYC on mobile
Step 1: Download on the PM Kisan app from Google Play Store.
Step 2: On the PM Kisan mobile app, you will find the no user status module.
Step 3: Use the face authentication feature to complete e-KYC.
Biometric-based PM Kisan KYC offline
Step 1: To complete PM Kisan eKYC offline, visit your nearest Common Service Center. To find the nearest CSC, click here. Do not forget to carry your Aadhaar card and registered mobile number, when you visit the CSC.
Step 2: Provide your Aadhaar and other details to the CSC operator.
Step 3: Also provide your biometrics at the centre, including the thumb impression.
Step 4: Using his login, the CSC operator will enter the required details into the computer for biometric authentication. After this, your eKYC will be updated and you will receive a message on your mobile.
See also: PM Kisan status
How to check PM Kistan eKYC status?
Step 1: To know whether your PM Kisan eKYC is updated, go to the official website.
Step 2: You can now conduct the search using your PM Kisan registration number or mobile number.
Step 3: Input the captcha code and the click on ‘Get Data’. The next page will show your PM Kisan eKYC status.
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PM Kisan KYC facts
Will I be denied PM Kisan benefit if Aadhaar authentication is rejected?
Aadhaar authentication is subject to certain technological and biometric limitations such as poor fingerprint quality, network availability, etc. So, the service providers will have alternate processes to identify/ authenticate their beneficiaries/ customers, including exception handling mechanism at their point of presence so that residents are not denied entitlements due to technological or biometric limitations.
What if you are not able to complete PM Kisan eKYC?
Contact the following numbers and write to the Email IDs in case you are not able to complete your PM Kisan e-KYC or if you have any other issues related with this DBT scheme.
PM-Kisan helpline numbers
011-24300606
155261
1800115526 (toll free)
PM-Kisan helpline email IDs
You can also write to following officials in case of any issue:
For PM Kisan scheme-related issues
Manoj Ahuja, Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
PK Swain, Additional Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
Pramod Kumar Meherda, Joint Secretary & CEO-PM-KISAN, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
For PM Kisan fund transfer-related issues
Sanjiv Kumar, Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
PM Kisan complaint email ID
You can also write to the following email ID for PM Kisan-related issues.
Latest update
Over Rs 2.80 lakh crore released under PM Kisan to 11 cr farmers: Govt
December 6, 2023: The government has disbursed over Rs 2.80 lakh crore to more than 11 crore farmers under its flagship PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan), Parliament was informed on December 5.
A farmer-centric digital infrastructure has ensured the benefits of the scheme reach all the farmers across the country without any involvement of the middlemen, Union minister of agriculture and farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar told the Lok Sabha in a written reply.
2 lakh farmers completed e-KYC with PM Kisan app’s face authentication feature
August 14, 2023: Around 8 lakh farmers have accomplished their e-KYC the PM Kisan mobile app, agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on August 11. During the pilot testing phase, over 2 lakh farmers completed their e-KYC across the nation using the PM Kisan mobile app’s face authentication feature, the minister added. The mobile app was launched in February 2020, with the provision for e-KYC through face authentication introduced in June 2023.
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Aadhaar-based face authentication transactions cross 10.6 mn in May
June 29, 2023: Aadhaar-based face authentication transactions for service delivery are gaining momentum with monthly transactions in May touching an all time high of 10.6 million since its launch in October 2021. “Among many usages, it’s being used for registering beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana; for authentication of beneficiaries in the PM Kisan scheme and for generating digital life certificates at home by pensioners. It’s being used for marking staff attendance at several government departments and for opening bank accounts at a few leading banks via their business correspondents,” the ministry said.
FAQs
How do you do PM Kisan eKYC?
PM Kisan eKYC can be done on the official website, pmkisan.gov.in.
How do I check my PM Kisan KYC status?
You can do it using your registration number or mobile number on the PM Kisan official website.
What is the last date for PM Kisan KYC registration?
There is no last date for PM Kisan eKYC.
What is the benefit of PM Kisan eKYC?
Without completing the PM Kisan e-KYC, a beneficiary will not be able to receive the subsidy amount.
Is it mandatory to complete PM Kisan eKYC to receive the scheme benefits?
Yes, it is mandatory to complete PM Kisan eKYC to receive the scheme benefits?
Is there a fee for PM Kisan KYC?
No, there is no fee for completing the PM-Kisan KYC.
What happens if I fail to complete the PM Kisan KYC?
Farmers who fail to complete the PM Kisan KYC will not be able to receive the benefit under the scheme.
Can I update my PM Kisan KYC details?
Yes. In case of any changes or updates required in KYC details, visit the nearest CSC and it updated. You can also do so online by following the steps mentioned in this guide.
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