Maharashtra government urges drought-hit farmers to complete e-KYC, obtain Farmer IDs to access benefits
According to the department, completing the necessary registration and verification procedures is essential for eligible beneficiaries to receive funds directly in their bank accounts
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The Maharashtra government’s Relief and Rehabilitation Department on Saturday (November 14) urged drought-affected farmers across the State to complete their e-KYC verification and obtain Farmer IDs at the earliest to ensure they can access financial assistance and benefits under various Central and State government schemes.
The appeal comes in the wake of the State government’s decision to provide advance financial assistance to drought-affected farmers before Diwali. According to the department, completing the necessary registration and verification procedures is essential for eligible beneficiaries to receive funds directly in their bank accounts.
In a statement, the department said farmers must ensure that their information is updated on the AgriStack platform, which maintains updated farmer information and facilitates the delivery of benefits under agricultural and other government welfare schemes.
The department said the government has provided financial assistance to farmers during various crises in the past and continues to extend support through subsidies and other schemes. It added that completing e-KYC verification and obtaining a Farmer ID would help minimise difficulties in accessing assistance and facilitate the timely transfer of benefits to eligible farmers.
The State government also assured farmers that necessary assistance would be provided to resolve technical or other difficulties encountered during registration and verification. Farmers facing such issues have been advised to contact the relevant authorities rather than leave their applications incomplete.
To obtain a Farmer ID, farmers have been asked to visit their nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) with their Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked mobile number to complete the registration process.
The department reiterated that updating farmer records and completing verification procedures were important to ensure the timely and transparent distribution of government benefits. It urged farmers across Maharashtra, particularly those affected by drought, to prioritise the process and complete the required formalities without delay.
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