Digital farmer IDs, crop survey now used for benefit transfer

With progress in farmers digital identity (ID) generation and digital crop survey (DCS), the government has started using these data for providing a hosts of services. These include direct cash transfer under PM Kisan, digital agricultural credit, benefits under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and issuance of soil health cards.

These digitals tools are coming in handy to ensure faster and more targetted delivery of benefits and avoid cumbersome paperwork.