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PM Kisan Voter ID: Farmers and pensioners, take note! New rules will be introduced for PM Kisan funds
The government runs a variety of schemes to provide financial assistance to ordinary people and farmers. Aadhaar card is a mandatory proof of eligibility to avail of any scheme. Funds from the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, pension, and other schemes are deposited directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts. However, there is now talk of replacing Aadhaar card with voter ID and biometric systems for government schemes. A statement by Union Minister Lallan Singh has sparked debate on this topic.
What exactly did the Union Minister say?
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lallan Singh, speaking at a People's Plan Campaign workshop, opined that beneficiaries of government schemes shouldn't rely solely on Aadhaar cards for disbursement. Instead, he advocated using biometric information and EPIC numbers on voter ID cards. However, the central government has not yet issued an official decision on this matter. Therefore, it should not be assumed that voter ID is now required in place of Aadhaar cards for PM Kisan or pensions.
What will happen if Voter ID becomes mandatory instead of Aadhaar? In the future, such a decision could lead to the need for a Voter ID card for beneficiaries of PM Kisan, pension, and other government schemes. Therefore, this could create difficulties for those who don't have a Voter ID or whose names are not on the voter list.
How to check your name on the voter list?
You can check online from home to see if your name is on the voter list.
Home security system
1. First of all go to the official website https://voters.eci.gov.in/.
2. Click on 'Search Your Name in Voter List' option.
3. Then search the information with the help of EPIC number or mobile number.
4. Enter EPIC number and select state and fill captcha.
5. After clicking on Search, your voter registration information will appear.
What to do if your name is not in the voter list?
If your name is missing from the voter list, contact your nearest Booth Level Officer (BLO). You can also file a complaint or necessary application through the portal https://voters.eci.gov.in/.
PC: News18
