Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
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The PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is a flagship initiative by the Government of India aimed at ensuring minimum income support to small and marginal farmers across the country. Launched in February 2019, the scheme offers financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year, directly credited into the farmer’s bank account.This income support is designed to help farmers manage agricultural and household expenses and ensure economic security in rural areas.
Objective of the scheme
Provide direct income support to land-holding farmers. Help farmers cover agriculture-related expenses, crop inputs, and family needs. Strengthen the financial condition of farmers and reduce rural distress.
Information about scheme
Scheme ID : PMKISAN006
Launch Year : 2019
Last Date : Ongoing
Status : Active
Eligibility Criteria of the scheme
✔️ Be a land-holding farmer family (as per land records of the State/UT).
✔️ Have valid Aadhaar-linked KYC and bank account.
✔️ Be actively engaged in farming activities.🚫 Ineligible categories include:Institutional landholdersIncome tax payers in the previous financial yearProfessionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, and government pensionersServing or retired officers of Central/State Government
Benefits Offered in the scheme
₹6,000 per year, paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every 4 months.Money is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account (DBT mode).Installment Cycle:April–JulyAugust–NovemberDecember–March
Documnets requried for the scheme
Aadhaar CardBank Account details (passbook or account number + IFSC)Land ownership documents (Khatauni / Jamabandi / Land receipt)Mobile number