In 2018, the Center introduced the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme (PM Kisan scheme) to provide crucial investment assistance to farmers.
As part of this scheme, the Center provides Rs. 6,000 annually to the farmers in Rs. 2,000 instalments. The 18th instalment, a significant milestone in the scheme, is eagerly awaited and holds great importance for the farmers.
However, before receiving this essential instalment, they need to ensure their mobile numbers are updated on the PM Kisan portal or app, which is a small step towards accessing the significant benefits of the scheme.
It’s crucial to note that failure to update your mobile number may result in a delay or even non-receipt of the PM Kisan funds.
Therefore, updating your mobile number on the PM Kisan portal is imperative if you’ve recently changed it. If the mobile number is updated, the PM Kisan funds will only be deposited in the correct bank account.
The 18th instalment of money given to farmers under PM Kisan Yojana may be released in October and November.
However, the government has not yet officially announced this instalment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 17th tranche of money on June 18, 2024. Now, the farmers are eagerly waiting for the 18th instalment.
Important Update: If the mobile number changes, it should be updated immediately on the PM Kisan portal. Rest assured, this can be done quickly from home with a computer, laptop, or mobile phone, making the process convenient and accessible.
The update process is designed to be straightforward and user-friendly, ensuring you can quickly complete it.
How to update your Mobile Number?
- First, visit the PM Kisan Portal at https://pmkisan.gov.in/.
- Scroll on the home page and click the ‘Update Mobile Number’ option in the Farmer’s Corner section.
- Enter the registration or UID numbers,
- enter the captcha code and click the “Search” button.
- Check the consent box and click the “Get Aadhaar OTP” option.
- Enter and verify the OTP sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Details like registration number, name, mobile number, Aadhaar number, date of birth, and gender will appear on the screen.
- Enter the new mobile number below and click “Get OTP”.
- Submit the OTP and complete the verification.
- That’s it; the new phone number will be updated.
New farmers can also register on the same website and avail themselves of various online services in the Farmer’s Corner section. One can determine whether money can be received under this scheme by checking the beneficiary status.