Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer is a live story of a farmer navigating the complexities of government schemes meant to support his livelihood. This farmer faces a myriad of challenges, primarily arising from systemic corruption that has infiltrated the implementation of the program. Despite being eligible for assistance, he encounters roadblocks set up by government functionaries who manipulate the system for personal gain. These barriers not only hinder his access to vital resources but also disillusion him about the promises of progressive agricultural support. The struggle of this farmer sheds light on the urgent need for transparency and accountability in such government initiatives.

📝 Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer: PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Status for Keshav Pratap Singh

Sri Yogi M P Singh filed the Right to Information (RTI) application regarding the status of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits for farmer Keshav Pratap Singh (Serial No. 244 in the beneficiary list). The Deputy Director of Agriculture (DDA), Mirzapur, has provided a formal, point-wise reply. (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

This analysis breaks down the applicant’s questions and the DDA’s official responses. It sheds light on the administrative processes. It also provides official justifications within the PM Kisan scheme at the district level in Uttar Pradesh.

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RTI Question 1: Exclusion of Father’s Name in Beneficiary List

Applicant’s Query: Provide the reason for not including the name of the father in the beneficiary list of the farmers.

Official Reply (DDA, Mirzapur):

“PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme is governed by the Government of India and the portal of this scheme is maintained by the same. No any modification/alteration/updation is not possible at the district level.”

Analysis: (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

The DDA effectively states that the Government of India’s PM Kisan portal centrally controls the beneficiary list format. The district-level office in Mirzapur cannot modify the displayed data fields. For example, it cannot add the father’s name if the central portal does not mandate or display it. This situation places the central government’s PM Kisan system solely responsible for the data structure.

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RTI Question 2 & 3: Justification for Demanding Documents (Khatauni, Aadhaar, Passbook) (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

Applicant’s Query 2: Please explain why the Deputy Director Agriculture asks the applicant for a copy of the khatauni. Why does the process require the Aadhaar card? What is the purpose of requesting the passbook?

Applicant’s Query 3: On the basis of which government order, circular, office memo is the Deputy Director of Agriculture demanding the above documents from the applicant? Please provide a copy of such a gazette.

Official Reply (DDA, Mirzapur): (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

In compliance of government order-83/2022/776/12-5-2022-सा0-01/2019 dated 15-11-2022 point number 2.3, the farmers are asked to deposit photocopy of khatauni, aadhar card and bank pass book in the office deputy director agriculture. Copy of government order-83/2022/776/12-5-2022-सा०-01/2019 dated 15-11-2022 is attached.

Analysis:

The DDA provides a clear, documented justification.
The demand for the physical documents (Khatauni, Aadhaar, and Bank Passbook) is based on a specific Government Order (G.O.) from the Uttar Pradesh government, dated November 15, 2022. (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

• Key Section: Point 2.3 of the G.O. explicitly states: “Revenue/Agriculture Department personnel will sign a copy of the record uploaded on PM Kisan Portal. They will mandatorily preserve this record in the office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture.”

This proves that the document demand is not arbitrary but a requirement under a formal state government directive. This directive is likely to ensure a physical record for verification and audit purposes. This is especially important following the push for land record seeding on the PM Kisan portal.

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RTI Question 4: Demand for Documents after Block/Sub-District Approval (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

Applicant’s Query: When the sub-district or block level approves the applicant’s online application, the applicant questions why officials request the above documents. Specifically, the applicant wonders why these documents need to be sent from the district level to the block level.

Official Reply (DDA, Mirzapur):

Copy of government order-83/2022/776/12-5-2022-सा०-01/2019 dated 15-11-2022 is attached.

Analysis:

Instead of a narrative explanation, the DDA again points to the attached G.O. The context of the G.O. (especially points 2.3, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5) outlines a multi-stage verification process:

1. Lekhpal (Revenue) Verification: Checks the land records.
2. Tehsil Login Approval: Approves eligible/verified applications and rejects incomplete/ineligible ones (including those with unclear/unuploaded documents as per Directorate Letter 972).
3. DDA/District Level Approval: Before final approval, the DDA office must collect the self-declaration form and test eligibility. They should match details like Aadhaar, name, and father’s name. Additionally, they must preserve a copy of the uploaded record (Point 2.3 and 5.5).

The demand for documents, even after block/tehsil approval, is for the final, mandatory record-keeping. It is also for the eligibility check at the district (DDA) level, as prescribed by the state G.O. (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

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RTI Question 5: Reason for Non-Payment despite Inclusion in List

Applicant’s Query: Please provide the reason for not sending the instalments of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi into the bank account of the beneficiary Keshav Pratap Singh. His name is included at serial number 244 in the PM Kisan beneficiary list. (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

Official Reply (DDA, Mirzapur):

After doing online registration of farmer at PM Kisan Samman Nidhi portal, the data is being approved by Tehsil login and District login and then after generation of PM Kisan ID at the portal, the beneficiary will get the subsidy of the scheme. But, if the copy of khatauni is not clear or not uploaded then according to point number 5 of Directorate letter number-972/पी०एम०किसान /2022-23 दिनांक 22.09.2022, the application has been rejected of the farmer by the Tehsil login.”

Analysis: The data analysis reveals significant trends that help organizations make informed decisions.

Farmers may see their names on a temporary or preliminary list, but the Tehsil ultimately rejects their applications. The specific reason for rejection is non-compliance with the document requirement, as the copy of the Khatauni was either unclear or not uploaded.

• The DDA references Directorate letter No. 972 (dated 22.09.2022). This letter explicitly directs that if you do not upload the mandatory documents (Aadhaar and Khatauni) or if they are unreadable/unclear, “the data will be rejected.” The system will reject this data at the Tehsil login.

Therefore, the administration rejected Keshav Pratap Singh’s application after he registered but before they generated his final PM Kisan ID. They did this due to an incomplete or unclear land record upload.

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RTI Question 6: Justification for Demanding Bank Account Details

Applicant’s Query: The bank should not ask for a bank account. Therefore, the circular must clarify why it needs the applicant’s bank details, as the Indian Post Payment Bank processes the payment with the beneficiary’s Aadhaar already seeded. (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

Official Reply (DDA, Mirzapur):

The copy of bank account is needed to verify the account details seeded in the registration of the farmer.

Analysis: (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

While the system processes payments based on the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS), which relies on Aadhaar seeding with the bank account (often IPPB as noted by the applicant), the DDA demands the physical copy of the passbook for verification. This ensures that the account details entered in the PM Kisan registration match the physical documentation and confirms the existence and status of the bank account linked to the Aadhaar. This requirement aligns with the overall stringent verification drive mandated by the state government G.O.

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Conclusion and Next Steps for the Farmer

The DDA has provided a clear and legally supported response to the RTI queries. The crucial takeaway for Keshav Pratap Singh is that his application was rejected at the Tehsil level. This rejection occurred due to an unclear or un-uploaded copy of the Khatauni (land record). This decision follows the directive in Directorate Letter No. 972/PM Kisan/2022-23. (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

The demands for the Khatauni, Aadhaar, and Passbook are all legally required by the State Government Order (G.O. 83/2022/776/12-5-2022-Sa0-01/2019 dated 15-11-2022) for final district-level verification and record-keeping.

The farmer must now re-apply or use the ‘Updation of Self Registered Farmer’ facility on the PM Kisan portal, ensuring they upload a clear and readable copy of the Khasra Khatauni and Aadhaar, and potentially submit the physical documents to the DDA office as requested for official record preservation (Point 2.3). (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is not reaching the entitled beneficiaries as intended because it has unfortunately become a hub for brokers and intermediaries, who act as significant stumbling blocks in the process.
These middlemen often exploit the system for their personal gain, diverting resources meant for farmers and rural communities.
This not only undermines the spirit of the initiative but also erodes trust in government schemes. (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)
Therefore, it is crucial for the government to take decisive action to curb the rampant corruption that pervades centrally sponsored schemes like PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
Strengthening the enforcement of regulations, increasing transparency, and implementing direct transfer mechanisms could help ensure that the rightful beneficiaries receive the financial assistance they desperately need, ultimately leading to the empowerment of farmers and promoting agricultural growth.

Public aids to farmers under P.M. Kisan Samman nidhi are not reaching to needy (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

Provide Govt order which only allows certified copy of Khatauni

While a specific Government Order (G.O.) mandating only a certified copy (fard/intikhab) of the Khatauni for the online upload to the PM Kisan portal may not be publicly specified, the administrative actions and internal departmental circulars strongly enforce the requirement for a clear, authentic, and verified document, which often means an official/certified copy.

The available documents, particularly the response from the Deputy Director of Agriculture (DDA), Mirzapur, highlights the following:

📜 Relevant UP Government Orders for PM Kisan

The Deputy Director of Agriculture (DDA) in Mirzapur cited two main documents in the RTI reply that emphasize the need for valid and clear land records, leading to the de facto requirement for a certified copy:

1. UP Government Order (G.O.) No. 83/2022/776/… dated 15-11-2022 (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

This order outlines the comprehensive process for recording land records of farmers on the PM Kisan portal in Uttar Pradesh.

• Point 2.3: Mandates the physical preservation of documents at the district level: “A copy of the record uploaded on PM Kisan Portal, signed by Revenue/Agriculture Department personnel, will be mandatorily preserved in the office of Deputy Director of Agriculture.”
  • Implication: For a copy to be signed and preserved as an official record, it must be verifiable and authentic, which is typically best ensured by a certified (or at least recent, officially printed) copy from the Revenue Department.

2. Directorate Letter No. 972 / PM Kisan / 2022-23 dated 22-09-2022 (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)

This circular provides Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the verification of newly registered beneficiaries.

• Key Rejection Criterion: “If the records uploaded by the Tehsildar against the name of the farmer on Approval of Self Register Farmer in Direct Entry from Tehsil login (for which copy of Aadhaar and Khatauni is mandatory) have not been uploaded or are unreadable/unclear, then in such a case the data will be rejected. (Troubleshooting PM Kisan & Farmer)
  • Implication: A casual photocopy or an old, faded document is likely to be deemed “unclear” and rejected at the Tehsil level, necessitating the use of a fresh, officially printed, or certified copy of the Khatauni for successful approval.