government has introduced a new face authentication feature in the PM Kisan app to help farmers update their e-KYC. This new feature will allow farmers to update their e-KYC without having to visit a physical location.
To update their e-KYC using the face authentication feature, farmers need to download the PM Kisan app from the Google Play Store. Once the app is installed, they need to open it and tap on the “e-KYC” option. They will then be prompted to scan their face using the app’s facial recognition technology.
If the facial recognition technology is able to match the farmer’s face with the one on their Aadhaar card, the e-KYC will be updated successfully. Farmers who are unable to update their e-KYC using the face authentication feature can still do so by providing their Aadhaar number and OTP.
The introduction of the face authentication feature in the PM Kisan app is a welcome move. It will make it easier for farmers to update their e-KYC and avoid any delays in receiving their payments.
Steps on how to update your e-KYC using face authentication:
- Download the PM Kisan app from the Google Play Store.
- Open the app and tap on the “e-KYC” option.
- Scan your face using the app’s facial recognition technology.
- If the facial recognition technology is able to match your face with the one on your Aadhaar card, your e-KYC will be updated successfully.
- If the facial recognition technology is unable to match your face, you can still update your e-KYC by providing your Aadhaar number and OTP.
The new face authentication feature is available in the PM Kisan app version 1.13.0. If you are using an older version of the app, you will need to update it to the latest version in order to use this feature.
The government has also announced that the 14th instalment of the PM Kisan scheme will be released soon. This instalment is expected to be released in the month of July.
The PM Kisan scheme is a government-run scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers. The scheme was launched in 2018 and has so far benefited over 120 million farmers. The scheme provides a financial assistance of Rs. 2,000 per year to eligible farmers. The amount is transferred in three equal instalments.
The introduction of the face authentication feature in the PM Kisan app is a welcome move. It will make it easier for farmers to update their e-KYC and avoid any delays in receiving their payments.