Punjab Kissan Card Scheme: Complete Guide - Government Official Updates

Punjab Kissan Card Scheme

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1.1 Eligibility Criteria for Getting Kissan Card

1.2 Procedure to Complete Registration for Kissan Card

1.3 List of Documents Required for Registration

1.4 Procedure to Obtain Kissan Card After Registration

Punjab Kisan Card Scheme is one of the vital programs planned to boost farmers through financial facilitation, thereby helping farmers in improving their agricultural products. Here’s a detailed explanation of how to obtain a Kissan card.

Eligibility Criteria for Getting Kissan Card

To qualify for the Kisan Card, farmers must meet the following requirements:

They should have agricultural land up to 12.5 acres.
The land must be registered with the local Land Records Centre.
Farmers should ensure that their mobile SIM is registered with their CNIC, which is verified by NADRA records.
The card provides financial assistance, offering interest-free loans of up to Rs 150,000 per crop cycle,
allowing farmers to purchase essential commodities such as seeds, fertilizers, etc.

Procedure to Complete Registration for Kissan Card

Farmers can follow these steps to register.

SMS registration: format “PKC CNIC number.” Send your CNIC number via SMS to 8070.
Verification: Your CNIC will be verified against NADRA and land records to ensure authenticity.
Tehsil Office: Farmers can also apply in person by visiting their Tehsil Office, where they will submit the application form and necessary documents.
Once verified, the farmer will receive a notification about the issuance of the Kisan Card.

List of Documents Required for Registration

In order to successfully apply for a Kissan card, the following documents are required:

the correct CNIC.
Proof of ownership of land.
The mobile SIM is registered with CNIC.
Application form from the local office.
Make sure all documents are in order before starting the process to avoid delays.

Procedure to Obtain Kissan Card After Registration

After completing the registration process

Farmers will get SMS intimation about the approval of their Kisan Card.
The Kissan Card can be collected from the designated banks or offices mentioned in the notification.

FAQs About Kissan Card

1. How to pay off loans through Kisan Card?

The loans are paid in six monthly installments after each crop cycle.

2. What documents are required for registration?

You need your CNIC, land ownership documents, and a SIM registered with your CNIC.

9. Can farmers with outstanding loans apply?

Farmers must clear any previous dues with financial institutions to be eligible.