The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) Yojana is a vital central government scheme to provide financial assistance to small and medium-sized farmers in the country. Under this scheme, a total of ₹6,000 is deposited into the bank accounts of eligible farmers in three equal installments each year. However, many farmers awaiting the next installment have a question: can both a father and son from the same family benefit from this scheme? 

The answer to this question lies directly in the rules. Therefore, it's important to understand the eligibility requirements before applying.

What are the government rules for the family?

When selecting beneficiaries under the PM Kisan Yojana, the central government has clearly defined family. According to this definition, a family consists of a husband, wife, and their minor children.

In this case, only one eligible person per family is eligible for this scheme. Therefore, it's not the case that every member of the same family will receive separate monetary assistance.

Can an adult son become an independent beneficiary?

After the son turns 18, under certain circumstances, he may have the opportunity to apply as an independent beneficiary.

To do this, the agricultural land must be separately registered in his name. He must also meet all other eligibility requirements for the scheme. If these conditions are met, he can apply in his own name and receive the benefits.

What are the rules in case of joint land?

In many families, agricultural land is held jointly between a father and son. However, simply having a name on the land register is not sufficient.

Revenue department records must clearly indicate each individual's land share. Official records of separate ownership or titles are also essential.

If the land is only held in joint names and hasn't been officially divided, it's not certain whether both parties will receive separate benefits. Therefore, it's important to check land records before applying.

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Action can be taken for providing wrong information

The government has taken a tough stand against those who try to take advantage without being eligible.

If it is found that two people have benefited from the same piece of land by providing false information, the entire amount received may have to be returned. In some cases, recovery proceedings may also be initiated, including interest. The possibility of legal action cannot be ruled out if there are serious violations.

Therefore, while applying, it is very important to ensure that all the information is correct and matches the official documents.

Complete these tasks to get your next installment on time

To ensure that the next installment of PM Kisan Scheme is credited to the account without any interruption, it is necessary to complete some important processes on time.

It is very important that e-KYC is completed, Aadhaar number is linked to bank account and mobile number, land verification is completed and the information given in the application is kept updated.

If any of these processes remain incomplete, the installment is likely to be stopped.

Know the rules before applying

To benefit from the PM Kisan Scheme, simply owning agricultural land isn't enough. You must also meet all the government-mandated requirements and eligibility criteria.

PC: Rochak Khabre