20% of delta farmers yet to update for Centre’s scheme

Trichy: The agriculture and farmers welfare department has urged farmers to update their details in the farmers' registry to avoid losing benefits under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. It has said around 20% of farmers in Trichy and the delta districts are yet to enrol in the registry with only two weeks till the deadline.The scheme offers an annual incentive of Rs 6,000 to farmers. The department has stressed that only those farmers who update land ownership and crop cultivation details will continue to receive the money in three installments.The state department is collecting farmers' details electronically to prevent delays and ensure timely delivery of benefits under various govt schemes. In Trichy, around 99,661 farmers are eligible for benefits under the scheme. Of them, 82,146 have registered their details and received special identification numbers as of Wednesday.Officials have advised farmers to approach the horticulture or agriculture department or common service centers (CSCs) to update their land ownership details and link the necessary documents.