Agriculture
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare · Launched 2019
Straightforward income support for farming families. The money lands directly in your bank account, three times a year, with no middleman in between.
Key benefit
Rs. 6,000 per year transferred directly in three equal instalments of Rs. 2,000.
Eligibility criteria
- Should be a land-holding farmer family with cultivable land
- Name should be recorded in the land records of the state
- Excludes institutional landholders and higher-income tax payers
- Excludes serving and retired government employees above a defined grade
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Documents required
- Aadhaar Card
- Land ownership records
- Bank account linked with Aadhaar
- Mobile number
How to apply
- 1Visit the official PM-KISAN portal and select New Farmer Registration
- 2Enter Aadhaar number and select rural or urban farmer
- 3Fill land and bank details and submit
- 4Complete e-KYC to receive instalments without delay
Frequently asked questions
How is the PM-KISAN amount paid?
The Rs. 6,000 annual benefit is paid in three equal instalments of Rs. 2,000 directly to the farmer's bank account.
Is e-KYC mandatory?
Yes, completing e-KYC is mandatory to continue receiving instalments under the scheme.