Why e-KYC is mandatory under PM-KISAN
- Fraud prevention: Eliminates ghost entries, deceased accounts, and ineligible claims by verifying living beneficiary identity against UIDAI records.
- Direct benefit integrity: Ensures funds reach genuine, active landholding farmers without intermediary deductions or manual paperwork.
- Continuous eligibility: Mandatory requirement to keep the beneficiary account active for all future installment releases.
The three modes of completing e-KYC
Farmers can complete e-KYC using three approved modes: (1) OTP-based e-KYC directly on the official portal (pmkisan.gov.in) using an Aadhaar-linked mobile number; (2) Biometric e-KYC at any nearby Common Service Centre (CSC) using fingerprint or iris authentication; or (3) Face-authentication e-KYC using the official PM-KISAN mobile app without requiring an OTP or fingerprint device.
Status tracking and bank account seeding
- Check e-KYC completion status under the 'Know Your Status' section on the PM-KISAN portal using your registration number.
- Ensure that your savings bank account is seeded with Aadhaar and mapped on the NPCI mapper for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Verify that land record details are marked as validated in state revenue registries.
Official source
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Common questions
Is completing e-KYC mandatory to receive PM-KISAN installments?
Yes, completing e-KYC is compulsory under government rules for the release of scheme installments.
How can a farmer without an Aadhaar-linked mobile complete e-KYC?
By visiting a Common Service Centre (CSC) for biometric fingerprint verification, or using face authentication via the PM-KISAN mobile app.
Is there any official fee for completing OTP-based e-KYC online?
No, completing OTP-based e-KYC on the official PM-KISAN portal or via the mobile app is completely free of charge.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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