New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The Government today said at least 7 crore farmer IDs have been generated while digital crop survey has been undertaken in 492 districts in Rabi 2024-25 for more than 23.5 crore plots across the country till August 4.
To register for PM Kisan Yojana, farmers in 14 states have been mandated to have a valid Farmer ID. The move aims to curb fraud and ensure benefits reach only real farmers.
In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ramnath Thakur said, on the request of the State Governments, Farmer ID is being used for farmers to get enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) from Kharif 2025 onwar...