Sat Oct 05 04:06:46 UTC 2024: ## PM Modi to Transfer 18th Installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Today

**New Delhi:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi will transfer the 18th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi to over 9.5 crore farmers today, Saturday. The government will spend ₹20,000 crore for this initiative. The transfer will be done from Wasim district in Maharashtra.

The 17th installment was transferred on June 18, 2024, benefiting 9.25 crore farmers with a payment of ₹2000 each. This time, the number of beneficiaries has increased by 25 lakh.

The government transfers the money to farmers’ accounts every four months.

**How to check if you are a beneficiary:**

1. Visit the PM Kisan website.
2. Click on “Beneficiary List.”
3. Enter your state, district, tehsil, block, and village details.
4. Click “Get Report” to see your information.

**eKYC verification:**

* You will need your Aadhaar-linked mobile number to complete the OTP-based eKYC process.
* Visit the PM Kisan portal and click on the “eKYC” option on the right side.
* Enter your Aadhaar number and complete the process by entering the OTP received on your mobile number.
* eKYC can also be done at over 4 lakh Common Service Centers across the country and state service centers. You will need your Aadhaar card for biometric verification.

The government’s initiative aims to provide financial assistance to farmers and improve their economic well-being.

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