With reference to the newly introduced Farmer ID for PM-KISAN beneficiaries, consider the following statements: 1. It is generated through the Agri-Stack digital public infrastructure. 2. It requires linking the farmer's Aadhaar exclusively with their bank account, without the need for state land records. 3. It is mandatory for receiving the 22nd installment of the PM-KISAN scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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B. 1 and 3 only — Statement 1 is correct as the Farmer ID is part of the Agri-Stack ecosystem. Statement 2 is incorrect because the core feature of the Farmer ID is linking Aadhaar with verified state land records, not just bank accounts. Statement 3 is correct as it was made mandatory starting with the 22nd installment in January 2026.

Mandatory Farmer ID Introduced for PM-KISAN Beneficiaries

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