PM-Kisan benefits will not be given without farmer registry, learn how to get farmer ID

The Digital Public Infrastructure for Agriculture (Agristack) scheme is being implemented by the central government to digitize agriculture. Under this initiative, state governments are conducting a campaign to create a Farmer Registry and issue Farmer IDs. In the future, benefits such as PM-Kisan, crop insurance, and other schemes will be accessible to farmers only through their Farmer ID. Therefore, obtaining a Farmer ID is essential for farmers.

Without a Farmer ID, farmers will not be eligible for agriculture-related scheme benefits. The Farmer Registry is mandatory to receive the installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme after December 31, 2024.

This raises the question: when Aadhaar has already been created and linked to many schemes, why is there a need for a separate ID for farmers? The proliferation of different cards and IDs for various government departments and schemes raise question on the relevance of Aadhaar.

In Uttar Pradesh, a special campaign is underway until January 31, 2025, to prepare the Farmer Registry. The government claims that the Farmer Registry will simplify the distribution of scheme benefits to farmers and facilitate accurate data collection, aiding policy-making. With the Farmer ID, farmers will not need repeated KYC updates.

However, awareness about the Farmer Registry remains limited among farmers. As a result, most have yet to obtain their Farmer ID. The government needs to expedite its efforts in this regard. Additionally, technical issues with the registry portal have hindered progress in creating Farmer IDs.

Bijnor District Agriculture Officer Jasvir Singh Tewatia informed Rural Voice that farmers can obtain their Farmer IDs through Lekhpal, Jan Seva Kendra, or the mobile app. Awareness campaigns are also being conducted to educate farmers about this initiative.

What is the Farmer Registry?

The Farmer Registry has been launched as an important digital initiative related to agriculture. Under this system, a unique farmer ID will be created for each farmer, which will be used to avail the benefits of various government schemes.

How to Get a Farmer ID

Farmer Registry Camp: Farmers can create their Farmer ID at the Gram Panchayat level by visiting Farmer Registry Camps organized by Agriculture Department employees, Revenue Lekhpal, and Panchayat Assistants. 

Farmer Registry App: Farmers can also register themselves through the mobile app (Farmer Registry UP) 

AgriStack Portal: Farmers can also register by login the state portals like upfr.agristack.gov.in. complete the details, and verify through an OTP sent to the linked mobile number. 

Jan Seva Kendras (CSCs): Farmers can also obtain their Farmer ID through Jan Seva Kendras (CSCs) by paying a prescribed fee.

Documents required for Farmer Registry

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Mobile number linked to Aadhar Card
3. Land Record (Copy of Khasra Khatauni)

For the Farmer Registry, the farmer must present himself.