PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi)
Direct income support of ₹6,000 per year for landholding farmer families across India, paid in three instalments.
Provided by: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
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Overview
PM-KISAN is a central government scheme that provides income support to landholding farmer families to help meet their agricultural and household needs. The benefit is transferred directly into the farmer's Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Who Is This For?
Landholding farmer families across India.
Eligibility
Applicant belongs to a farmer family with cultivable land registered in their name as per state land records. Institutional landholders, income-tax payers, government employees, and registered professionals (such as doctors, engineers and lawyers) are not eligible.
Benefits
Eligible farmer families may receive ₹6,000 per year, paid in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each, directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card - Land ownership records - Bank account details linked to Aadhaar
How to Apply
1. Visit the official PM-KISAN portal and select 'New Farmer Registration'. 2. Enter your Aadhaar number and required details. 3. Fill in your land records and bank account information. 4. Submit the application, or apply through your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) with the required documents. 5. Track your registration and payment status on the portal.
Important Notes
Keep your Aadhaar, bank account and land records updated and correctly linked, as mismatches are a common reason for delayed or rejected instalments.
Official Source
Always confirm the latest details — deadlines, documents and benefits — on the official government website before applying.
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