FAQs

My KVPs have got lost ! How can I get a duplicate certificate ?

Simple ! Write to the post office of issue requesting for a duplicate certificate and send along your identity slip given to you at the time of issue. If you have lost / misplaced the identity slip, use your convincing powers to prove ownership of the KVPs!

Can my KVPs be encashed only at the post office of issue ?

Ideally, it's easier to encash KVPs at the post office of issue. However, a KVP may be encashed at any other post office if the officer in charge accepts your identity slip or if the post office of issue confirms you are the rightful owner.

Can Teachers Provident Fund be invested in KVPs ?

Sorry ! Teachers Provident Fund are not eligible to be invested in KVPs.

Are the Co-operative Banks/Co-operative Societies eligible to invest in Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) ?

No. As per Rule 6 of the Kisan Vikas Patra rules, Co-operative Banks/Co-operative Societies are not eligible to make investment in KVPs.