The 24th installment of PM Kisan will be released before Diwali; complete three essential tasks to ensure your name is on the list..

The government may give a gift to crores of farmers across the country ahead of Diwali. The central government is preparing to release the 24th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. Considering festive expenses, the government might transfer ₹2,000 to farmers' bank accounts this very month (October). However, since the names of lakhs of farmers have been removed from the beneficiary list due to ineligibility or technical issues, it is crucial to ensure your status is correct.

Farmers should check their status to avail the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. If your status is not visible, you will need to complete the e-KYC process for verification. This can be done from the comfort of your home.

How to complete e-KYC from home without OTP or fingerprint?
The central government has made the e-KYC process very simple. You can now complete e-KYC without any OTP or biometric fingerprint. If you wish, you can complete it using face authentication on your mobile phone.

First, download the official 'PM KISAN GOI' app. Log in to the app using your registered mobile number or Aadhaar number. On the home page, you will see the 'e-KYC' or 'Face Authentication' option; click on it. Next, the app's camera will scan your face. Position your face directly in front of the camera and blink your eyes. Once the process is complete, a message stating 'e-KYC Successfully Completed' will appear on the screen.

How to check land verification and bank-Aadhaar linking status?
Installment payments for lakhs of farmers get stalled simply because their land verification has not been completed or their bank account is not linked to their Aadhaar. You can check the status of this online from the comfort of your home as follows: Visit the official PM Kisan website at pmkisan.gov.in. Click on the 'Know Your Status' option available on the homepage. Enter your registration number and the captcha code displayed on the screen, then click 'Get Data'. Your full profile will appear on the screen; click on the 'Eligibility Status' tab. Here, you need to ensure that 'YES' (indicated by a green tick) appears next to three important points: Land Seeding (must be 'YES'), e-KYC Status (must be 'YES'), and Aadhaar-Bank Account Seeding Status (must be 'YES').

If 'NO' appears next to any of these three options, your 24th installment could be stalled. In such a case, immediately contact your nearest Agriculture Department office or your bank to rectify the issue.

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