{"id":2034,"date":"2025-03-29T18:45:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T13:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2034"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:21:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:51:21","slug":"pm-kisan-yojana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-kisan-yojana\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Kisan Yojana, How to Apply, Exclusion Criteria Features and Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-kisan-yojana\/#What_is_PM_Kisan_Yojana\">What is PM Kisan Yojana?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-kisan-yojana\/#PM_Kisan_Yojana_Key_Features_and_Benefits\">PM Kisan Yojana Key Features and Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-kisan-yojana\/#How_to_Apply_for_PM_Kisan_Yojana\">How to Apply for PM Kisan Yojana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-kisan-yojana\/#PM_Kisan_Yojana_Achievements_and_Milestones\">PM Kisan Yojana Achievements and Milestones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-kisan-yojana\/#PM_Kisan_Yojana_19th_Installment\">PM Kisan Yojana: 19th Installment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-kisan-yojana\/#PM_Kisan_Yojana_Exclusion_Criteria\">PM Kisan Yojana Exclusion Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-kisan-yojana\/#PM_Kisan_Yojana_FAQs\">PM Kisan Yojana FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a bid to provide financial assistance to the nation&#8217;s farmers, the Government of India launched <\/span><b>PM Kisan Yojana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, formally known as <\/span><b>PM Kisan Samman Nidhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PMKSN) Scheme. This initiative plays a crucial role in alleviating the financial burden of smallholder farmers, empowering them to enhance productivity, and improving their quality of life. Launched in December 2018, this scheme aims to ensure that every farmer family with land ownership receives income support to meet their agricultural and daily needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_PM_Kisan_Yojana\"><\/span><b>What is PM Kisan Yojana?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>PM Kisan Yojana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a central sector initiative that provides <\/span><b>\u20b96,000 annually<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to eligible farmer families. This sum is distributed in three equal installments of <\/span><b>\u20b92,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every four months, directly into the beneficiaries&#8217; bank accounts through the <\/span><b>Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mechanism. By eliminating intermediaries and ensuring timely and transparent delivery, PM Kisan has become one of the largest and most efficient cash transfer schemes globally, benefiting millions of farmers across India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Kisan_Yojana_Key_Features_and_Benefits\"><\/span><b>PM Kisan Yojana Key Features and Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of the key features and benefits of the PM Kisan Yojana:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>PM Kisan Yojana Key Features:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Annual Financial Assistance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Farmers receive \u20b96,000 per year under the scheme.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Installment-Based Structure: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u20b96,000 is provided in three installments of \u20b92,000 each, distributed every four months.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Direct Fund Transfer: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funds are directly transferred to farmers&#8217; bank accounts to ensure transparency and reduce corruption.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Targeting Small and Marginal Farmers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 85% of the beneficiaries are small and marginal farmers, with a special focus on inclusivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gender Inclusivity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least one in four beneficiaries is a woman farmer, promoting gender equality in the farming community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1446&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMEC Corridor<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>PM Kisan Yojana Benefits:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timely Financial Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The scheme provides crucial financial aid during key agricultural phases, helping farmers meet immediate needs such as purchasing seeds, fertilizers, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved Livelihoods: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The financial support enables farmers to improve their quality of life, ensuring better health, education, and overall well-being for themselves and their families.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduced Dependence on Moneylenders: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The financial assistance reduces farmers&#8217; reliance on money lenders who charge high interest rates, preventing debt traps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhanced Agricultural Productivity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more resources, farmers can invest in modern agricultural practices, improving yields and productivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rural Economic Growth: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By supporting farmers, the scheme strengthens rural economies, contributing to overall rural development and stability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Security for Rural Families: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme provides a stable income source, reducing the financial stress on farmers, particularly during times of crop failure or other unforeseen challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These key features and benefits work together to improve the financial stability and productivity of farmers, making it easier for them to meet their needs and contribute to the overall agricultural sector&#8217;s growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1432&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statutory Bodies in India<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_PM_Kisan_Yojana\"><\/span><b>How to Apply for PM Kisan Yojana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avail of the benefits under the <\/span><b>PM Kisan Yojana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, farmers must register through the official portal. Registration can be done by visiting the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmkisan.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>PM Kisan Yojana website<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or through <\/span><b>Common Service Centers (CSCs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across India and State Government portals. The process requires farmers to provide basic details such as their:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landholding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aadhaar number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank account information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once registered, the data is verified, and eligible farmers are added to the database. Farmers who have been successfully registered are then eligible to receive the installments of \u20b92,000 three times a year. States and Union Territories (UTs) play a crucial role in identifying eligible farmers and validating their claims under the scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Kisan_Yojana_Achievements_and_Milestones\"><\/span><b>PM Kisan Yojana Achievements and Milestones<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its launch, PM Kisan Yojana has made significant progress. As of <\/span><b>October 5, 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Government of India released the <\/span><b>18th installment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the scheme, benefiting over <\/span><b>9.4 crore farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across the country. The total disbursement under the scheme has now surpassed <\/span><b>\u20b93.46 lakh crore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with more than <\/span><b>9.4 crore farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> receiving direct financial support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A significant portion of this disbursement occurred during the <\/span><b>COVID-19 pandemic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where farmers faced tremendous challenges. Over <\/span><b>\u20b91.75 lakh crore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was transferred to farmers during this critical period, providing immediate relief to those affected by the global crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PM Kisan Yojana has been expanded through efforts like the <\/span><b>Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which sought to ensure that welfare schemes like PM Kisan reach the remotest corners of India. As part of this initiative, over <\/span><b>1 crore farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><b>6 lakh Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> farmers, were added to the scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Kisan_Yojana_19th_Installment\"><\/span><b>PM Kisan Yojana: 19th Installment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On <\/span><b>24th February 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the 19th<\/span><b> installment <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the PM-KISAN scheme in Bhagalpur, Bihar. This release will benefit over <\/span><b>9.8 crore farmers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nationwide, including 2.41 crore female farmers, with direct financial assistance exceeding <\/span><b>\u20b922,000 crore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To ensure transparency and eliminate middlemen, the funds will be transferred directly to the farmers&#8217; bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Kisan_Yojana_Exclusion_Criteria\"><\/span><b>PM Kisan Yojana Exclusion Criteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the <\/span><b>PM Kisan Samman Nidhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scheme aims to benefit millions of farmers, certain categories of individuals are excluded to ensure that only the most vulnerable farmers benefit. The following categories are <\/span><b>not eligible<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for support under the scheme:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Institutional Landholders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Former and Present Holders of Constitutional Posts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as Presidents, Vice-President, Governors, etc., are excluded.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Elected Representatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including MPs and MLAs and other political officeholders are not eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Government Employees and Pensioners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a pension above \u20b910,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Income Tax Payers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the previous year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Professionals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as doctors, engineers, and lawyers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These exclusions ensure that the benefits reach farmers who genuinely need assistance and are not diverted to individuals in higher economic brackets.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Related Articles<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2007&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beti Bachao Beti Padhao<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1584&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constitutional Bodies in India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1496&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uniform Civil 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id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1743243787\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2035\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20350\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20350\" aria-controls=\"collapse20350\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is PM Kisan Yojana?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse20350\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2035\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20350\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PM Kisan Yojana is a government initiative that provides \u20b96,000 annually to eligible farmers to support their agricultural expenses, boosting productivity and improving their livelihoods.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20351\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20351\" aria-controls=\"collapse20351\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How much financial aid does a farmer receive?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20351\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2035\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20351\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Farmers receive \u20b96,000 annually under PM Kisan Yojana, provided in three installments of \u20b92,000 each, deposited directly into the bank account.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20352\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20352\" aria-controls=\"collapse20352\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How is the money transferred?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20352\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2035\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20352\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The financial aid is transferred directly to the farmer's bank account through a direct bank transfer (DBT) system, ensuring transparency and reducing the chances of corruption.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20353\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20353\" aria-controls=\"collapse20353\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can farmers receive funds if they face crop failure?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20353\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2035\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20353\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, the financial support helps farmers manage challenges like crop failure, ensuring a stable income to cope with unforeseen circumstances and maintain a sustainable livelihood.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20354\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20354\" aria-controls=\"collapse20354\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are there any exclusions for PM Kisan Yojana?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20354\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2035\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20354\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, institutional landholders, current and former holders of constitutional posts (like Presidents, Governors), elected representatives, professionals, and income tax payers are excluded from the scheme.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PM Kisan Yojana offers \u20b96,000 annually to eligible farmers, ensuring direct, transparent transfers to support their agricultural needs. 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