The central government is constantly striving for the economic benefit of the farmers. In this sequence, under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan), the government gives financial assistance of Rs. 6000 annually in 3 installments of Rs. 2000 to the farmers’ account.
Till now 11 installments i.e. Rs 22,000 have been deposited in the farmers’ account. For the financial help of farmers and to keep their old age safe, the government has also started the pension facility ‘PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana’ (PM kisan maandhan pension scheme).
Farmers will get guaranteed pension
Under PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana, farmers will be given pension after 60 years. The special thing is that if you are an account holder in PM Kisan, then you will not need any paperwork. Your direct registration will also be done in PM Kisan Maandhan scheme. There are many great features and benefits of this scheme.
What is PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana
According to the information given on the website of PM Kisan Maandhan Scheme, there is a provision of pension under this scheme after the age of 60 years. That is, the government has started this to protect the old age of the farmers. Any farmer from 18 years to 40 years can invest in this scheme. Under this, the farmer gets a monthly pension of up to Rs.3000.
Documents required for Maandhan Yojana
1. Aadhaar Card
2. Identity Card
3. Age Certificate
4. Income Certificate
5. Farm Khasra Khatauni
6. Bank Account Passbook
7. Mobile Number
8. Passport Size Photo
Family pension will also be available
In this scheme, after the age of 60, after the age of 60, the registered farmer will get a minimum guaranteed pension of Rs. For this, farmers will have to make a monthly investment of Rs 55 to Rs 200. There is also a provision for family pension in PM Kisan Maandhan. In case of death of the account holder, his spouse will get 50 per cent pension. Only husband/wife are included in family pension.
How will the PM Kisan beneficiary benefit?
Under the PM Kisan scheme, the government provides financial assistance of Rs 6000 in 3 installments of Rs 2000 each to the eligible farmers every year. This amount is released directly into the farmer’s account. If its account holders participate in the pension scheme PM Kisan Maandhan, then their registration will be done easily.
Along with this, if the farmer chooses this option, then the contribution to be deducted every month in the pension scheme will also be deducted from the amount received in these 3 instalments. That is, for this, the PM Kisan account holder will not have to spend money from his pocket.
