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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi

₹6,000 per year direct income support to small and marginal farmer families in three equal instalments.

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare · Last updated: July 2026
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Quick facts

Benefit
₹6,000 / year
Category
Agriculture
Level
Central
Published
Jul 2026

1 Scheme details

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector scheme launched in February 2019. It provides income support of ₹6,000 per year to small and marginal landholding farmer families across India. The amount is transferred in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 every four months via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Beneficiaries

Over 11 crore farmer families have benefited from this scheme since its launch. The scheme covers all landholding farmer families irrespective of the size of their land holdings.

Benefit
₹6,000 / year
Ministry
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

2 Eligibility

  • Must be an Indian citizen meeting the scheme criteria.
  • Check specific eligibility requirements on the official portal.
  • Aadhaar may be required for DBT schemes.
  • Bank account linked with Aadhaar and mobile number.
  • Specific exclusions may apply based on income, landholding, or employment status.

3 How to apply

  1. Visit the official portal for this scheme.
  2. Register with your mobile number and Aadhaar.
  3. Fill in personal details carefully.
  4. Upload required documents.
  5. Submit and note the application reference number.