Scheme Overview
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by the Government of India to supplement the financial needs of landholding farmers in procuring farm inputs (seeds, fertilizers, equipment) ahead of each crop cycle.
Under the scheme, ₹6,000 per year is transferred directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of eligible farmer families in three equal four-monthly installments of ₹2,000 each (April–July, August–November, and December–March).
Who is Eligible?
- Eligible: All landholding farmer families (husband, wife, and minor children) who own cultivable land as per the land records of the respective State or Union Territory.
- Exclusions: Institutional landholders, families where a member holds/held a constitutional post, serving or retired Government employees (excluding Multi-Tasking Staff / Class IV), income tax payees in the last assessment year, and registered professionals (doctors, engineers, lawyers, CAs) practicing their profession.
How and When to Apply
Applications are accepted throughout the year:
- Online Self-Registration:
- Visit the official portal at pmkisan.gov.in.
- Click on “New Farmer Registration” under the Farmers Corner section.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number, select your State, and fill in your land record details (Survey/Khatauni/Khasra number).
- Offline / Assisted Registration:
- Visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or contact the local Village Patwari / Talathi / Nodal Officer appointed by the State Government.
- Complete e-KYC:
- OTP-based e-KYC is available directly on the PM-KISAN portal or mobile app; biometric e-KYC can be completed at any CSC center.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Land Ownership Records (7/12 Extract / Khatauni / Khasra / RoR)
- Active Bank Account linked with Aadhaar & NPCI DBT enabled