PM Kisan Samman Nidhi — Benefits, Eligibility & Apply Kaise Karein (2026)

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.

Zaroori Documents

• Aadhaar
• Citizenship/identity proof
• Land record/Khasra-Khatauni
• Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
• Mobile number

Apply Kaise Karein — Step by Step

1. Visit pmkisan.gov.in → ‘Farmers Corner’ → ‘New Farmer Registration’.
2. Enter Aadhaar, mobile, state; fill land holding and bank details.
3. Complete e-KYC (OTP-based).
4. Verification by state/district nodal officer.
5. Track status via ‘Beneficiary Status’ option on the portal.

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