Even today crores of farmers in the country are economically weak. Many types of financial problems trouble these farmers while farming. It is worth noting that after reaching a certain stage of age, farmers are left with no source of income. During this time they are not physically strong enough to even work. In such a situation, many types of financial problems start troubling them. Keeping this problem of farmers in mind, the Government of India is running a very wonderful scheme. The name of this scheme is Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana. The objective of this scheme is to remove the financial problems faced by the farmers at the time of old age. In this episode, let us know in detail about this scheme of the Central Government -
Farmers between the ages of 18 to 40 years can apply for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana. The age at which you apply. The investment amount is decided on that basis.
If you apply for this scheme at the age of 18 years. In such a situation, you have to invest Rs 55 every month. Whereas if you register yourself in PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana at the age of 40 years. In such a situation, you have to invest Rs 200 every month.
You have to make this investment till you reach the age of 60 years. After the age of 60, you will get a pension of Rs 3,000 (Rs 36,000 annually) every month. Small and marginal farmers can apply for this scheme of the Government of India.
To apply for this scheme, you must have some documents. This includes documents like Aadhar cards, identity cards, age certificates, income certificates, farm Khasra Khatauni, bank account passbooks, mobile numbers, passport-size photos, etc.
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