PM-KISAN Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Direct Support
₹6,000 annual income support directly transferred to bank accounts.
Installments
Paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months.
Eligibility
Small and marginal farmers with landholding up to 2 hectares.
About the Scheme
Launched by the Government of India, the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central sector scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to all landholding farmers' families across the country to help them manage domestic needs and agricultural expenses.
Key Benefits for Farmers:
- 100% Funding: Fully funded by the Government of India.
- Transparency: Funds are transferred via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
- e-KYC Facility: Easy online verification to ensure benefits reach the right person.
How to Check Status?
Farmers can check their registration status, installment dates, and e-KYC status through the official portal using their Aadhaar number or Mobile number.
📝 Exam Corner: Quick Facts
- Launch Date: Formally launched on 24th February 2019 (Operational from 1st Dec 2018).
- Funding: 100% Central Sector Scheme (Central Govt. funded).
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- Exclusions: Institutional landholders and high-income professionals (Doctors, Engineers) are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Initially, it was for Small & Marginal Farmers (up to 2 hectares), but now it covers all landholding farmer families regardless of the size of their landholding.
Yes, e-KYC is mandatory for all registered farmers to receive the next installments via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
A total of ₹6,000 per year is provided in three installments of ₹2,000 each.
