Jammu, Jan 30: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo on Monday underlined the significant impact of PM KISAN installments on farmers, especially the marginal farmers. He expressed satisfaction that the scheme has enabled the fraternity to purchase fertilisers and seeds in a timely manner.
The ACS directed the chief agriculture officers and district administrators to identify any obstacles in data uploading and eKYC procedures. eKYC – Electronic Know Your Customer or Electronic Know Your Client – is a process wherein the customer’s identity and address are verified electronically through aadhaar authentication.
Chairing a meeting to review the implementation of PM KISAN in the Union Territory, the ACS assessed scheme status, took stock of online updation of revenue records, eKYC and NPCI seeding of beneficiary bank accounts on a district-wise basis.
Dulloo highlighted the importance of quick resolution of misunderstandings and doubts related to revenue procedures. He emphasised the need for fair disbursal of welfare incentives and asked the Secretary Revenue, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, to scrutinise the entire process. He also instructed Lead Bank Officers to prioritise NPCI seeding of bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
The ACS directed the chief agriculture officers to ensure eKYC of the beneficiaries before releasing the 13th instalment of PM KISAN. He called for a thorough analysis of reasons behind pending NPCI seeding and swift redressal of pending inheritance mutations while following laid down rules. He emphasised the need for timely updates of records to deliver welfare to the beneficiaries without any undue delays.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Agriculture, Shabnam Kamili, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Director Land Records, Anju Gupta besides Deputy Commissioners, ADCs and Chief Agriculture Officers.
