Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
₹6,000/year to all landholding farmers in 3 installments of ₹2,000 each via Direct Benefit Transfer
Every 4 months · ₹2,000 per installment
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a Central Sector Scheme run by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare that provides direct income support to all landholding farmer families across India. Eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 per year transferred in three equal installments of ₹2,000 directly to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. The 23rd installment is due in June–July 2026.
Am I Eligible?
Quick check — answer 3 questions
Is your age between 18 and 100 years?
Is your annual family income under ₹1 Cr?
Do you live in India?
Benefit Details
₹6,000/year to all landholding farmers in 3 installments of ₹2,000 each via Direct Benefit Transfer
Provided by Central Government
Every 4 months · ₹2,000 per installment
Eligibility Criteria
All landholding farmer families with cultivable land; excludes institutional landholders, government employees drawing ₹10,000+/month pension, income taxpayers, and constitutional post holders
18 to 100 years
Up to ₹1 Cr / year
Rural & Urban (Both)
Required Documents
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.
How to Apply
Check Beneficiary Status
onlineGo to pmkisan.gov.in → click "Farmer's Corner" → "Beneficiary Status" → enter your Aadhaar number or mobile number or bank account number → view installment history and payment status.
New Farmer Registration
onlineGo to pmkisan.gov.in → "Farmer's Corner" → "New Farmer Registration" → enter Aadhaar number → OTP verification → fill in state, district, bank account, land details (Khata/Khasra number) → submit.
eKYC Mandatory
onlineGo to pmkisan.gov.in → "Farmer's Corner" → "eKYC" → enter Aadhaar → OTP verification on Aadhaar-linked mobile. eKYC is compulsory — without it, installments are withheld.
Link Aadhaar to Bank Account
offlineVisit your bank branch and link your Aadhaar to your savings account. All PM Kisan payments are sent to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts only via DBT.
Track via PM Kisan App
onlineDownload the PM Kisan Mobile App → log in with registered mobile number → track installments, update land records, and raise complaints directly from your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Summary
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Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
55% subsidy on drip/sprinkler irrigation for general farmers; 75% for small, marginal, and SC/ST farmers — covering equipment cost from source to farm
Soil Health Card Scheme
Free soil testing and Soil Health Card with fertilizer recommendations tailored to your specific farm — helps reduce input costs and increase crop yield
Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Revolving credit limit up to ₹5 lakh at 4% effective interest rate for crop expenses, equipment, and allied agriculture activities
⚠️ Disclaimer: Information is compiled from official government sources for guidance purposes. Eligibility and benefits may vary. Always verify with the official portal or nearest government office before applying.
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