Sarkari Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Quick Summary: PM-KISAN puts ₹6,000 a year directly into the bank accounts of landholding farmer families, spread across three instalments, to help meet input costs and household expenses. It runs entirely through Direct Benefit Transfer, subject to a few exclusions.

About Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

PM-KISAN, run by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, tops up the finances of every landholding farmer family so they can buy the inputs needed for healthy crops and good yields, matching both anticipated farm income and household needs. Subject to certain exclusions, the Central Government transfers ₹6,000/- per year straight into eligible farmers’ bank accounts online, using the Direct Benefit Transfer mode.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

24 Feb 2019

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Any farmer family holding cultivable land in…

Any farmer family holding cultivable land in its own name qualifies for the scheme's benefits.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: Each eligible family receives ₹6,000/- a year, paid out as 3 equal instalments of ₹2,000/- every four months.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The applicant's Aadhaar Card

The applicant's Aadhaar Card.

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Papers establishing landholding

Papers establishing landholding.

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Details of a savings bank account

Details of a savings bank account.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2019-02-24

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through the online application process outlined below.

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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Go to the PM-KISAN Portal

Go to the PM-KISAN Portal.

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Select the "New Farmer Registration" option

Select the "New Farmer Registration" option.

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Key in your Aadhaar Number and Mobile Number

Key in your Aadhaar Number and Mobile Number.

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Authenticate your Aadhaar with UIDAI by entering the…

Authenticate your Aadhaar with UIDAI by entering the OTP you receive.

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Complete the required fields and upload the mandatory…

Complete the required fields and upload the mandatory documents.

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Click "Submit"

Click "Submit". Know Your Status: Click here .

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Online - via CSC Application

Applicants can apply for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through the online - via csc application process outlined below.

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Go to the nearest CSC Centres

Go to the nearest CSC Centres.

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The VLE fills in the farmer's full registration…

The VLE fills in the farmer's full registration details — State, district, subdistrict block, and village — and keys in the Aadhaar number, beneficiary name, category, bank details, Land Registration ID, and date of birth as printed on the Aadhaar card, for authentication.

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The VLE records the Land details, such as…

The VLE records the Land details, such as Survey/Kahta No., Khasra No., and the area of land as shown in the Land Holding papers.

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Upload supporting documents such as Land, Aadhaar, and…

Upload supporting documents such as Land, Aadhaar, and Bank passbook.

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Accept the self-declaration

Accept the self-declaration.

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After saving the application form, complete the payment…

After saving the application form, complete the payment through the CSC ID. Know Your Status: Click here .

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

The following categories of beneficiaries of higher economic status shall not be eligible for benefit under the scheme:

1. All Institutional Land holders.
1. Farmer families in which one or more of its members belong to following categories
1. Former and present holders of constitutional posts
1. Former and present Ministers/ State Ministers and former/present Members of LokSabha/ RajyaSabha/ State Legislative Assemblies/ State Legislative Councils,former and present Mayors of Municipal Corporations, former and present Chairpersons of District Panchayats.
1. All serving or retired officers and employees of Central/ State Government Ministries /Offices/Departments and its field units Central or State PSEs and Attached offices /Autonomous Institutions under Government as well as regular employees of the Local Bodies (Excluding Multi Tasking Staff /Class IV/Group D employees)
1. All superannuated/retired pensioners whose monthly pension is Rs.10,000/-or more (Excluding Multi Tasking Staff / Class IV/Group D employees) of above category
1. All Persons who paid Income Tax in last assessment year
1. Professionals like Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, Chartered Accountants, and Architects registered with Professional bodies and carrying out profession by undertaking practices.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References