PM Kisan Samman Nidhi

प्रधानमंत्री किसान सम्मान निधि

Benefit₹6,000 / year

Who is eligibleAll eligible landholding farmer families

Ministry / Dept.Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Last dateOpen / ongoing

What is the scheme?

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central scheme that gives eligible farmer families ₹6,000 of income support every year, directly into their bank account.

Key Benefits

₹6,000 per year — in three equal instalments of ₹2,000
Paid directly to bank account (DBT)
No middlemen needed

Eligibility (Who can apply?)

Landholding farmer families
Institutional landholders not eligible
Income-tax payers & senior govt employees not eligible

Documents Required

Aadhaar card
Bank account (Aadhaar-linked)
Land records

How to Apply

Open 'New Farmer Registration' on pmkisan.gov.in
Register with Aadhaar & mobile
Fill land & bank details
Can also apply via nearest CSC

Apply on the official portal →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many instalments?Three instalments of ₹2,000, total ₹6,000.

Instalment not received?Check Beneficiary Status & e-KYC.

Is e-KYC needed?Yes, mandatory.

Stay alert — avoid fraud: Genuine government schemes are always free or officially subsidised. Never pay an agent, never download APKs from unknown links, and never share your bank/OTP details. Apply only through official .gov.in portals.