PM Kisan Samman Nidhi — Benefits, Eligibility & How to Apply (2026)
₹6,000 per year directly to farmer bank accounts
Overview
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) provides income support of ₹6,000 per year to every eligible small and marginal land-holding farmer in India. It is paid in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 through DBT, directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank account. As of April 2026, over 9 crore farmers have received funds under the scheme.
Launched: 2019 For: Small & marginal Indian farmers
Key Benefits
- ₹6,000 per year (₹2,000 × 3 instalments) — April-July, August-November, December-March.
- 100% central funding; no state contribution required.
- Amount is completely tax-free in the hands of farmer.
- Easy online registration through the PM-KISAN portal or CSC.
Eligibility
- Must be a land-holding farmer (as per state land records).
- Must complete e-KYC and Aadhaar-land seeding.
- Exclusion list: institutional land owners, former/present MPs/MLAs/ministers, Group A/B government employees, income-tax payers, pensioners earning ₹10,000+ per month, doctors/CAs/engineers in professional practice.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar
- Citizenship/identity proof
- Land record/Khasra-Khatauni
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
- Mobile number
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in → ‘Farmers Corner’ → ‘New Farmer Registration’.
- Enter Aadhaar, mobile, state; fill land holding and bank details.
- Complete e-KYC (OTP-based).
- Verification by state/district nodal officer.
- Track status via ‘Beneficiary Status’ option on the portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my PM Kisan installment status?
Visit pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → Beneficiary Status, and enter your Aadhaar or registered mobile number.
Why is my PM Kisan money stopped?
Most common reasons are pending e-KYC, Aadhaar-bank seeding issues, or mismatch in land records. Complete e-KYC on the portal or at a CSC to resume payments.
Can tenant farmers get PM Kisan?
Generally no — the scheme is limited to land-owning farmers as per state land records.
Is PM Kisan income taxable?
No. The ₹6,000 per year received under PM Kisan is not taxable.
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