agriculture central government

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana

Direct income support of ₹6,000/year to eligible small & marginal farmer families — paid in three ₹2,000 installments.

Department:Department of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareMinistry:Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareProcessing:30-60 days after verificationHelpline:155261 / 011-24300606

Official portal Notification

Eligibility

Small & marginal farmer families holding cultivable land
Aadhaar-linked bank account required
Excluded: institutional landholders, income-tax payers, government employees, pensioners drawing ₹10,000+ per month

Required documents

Aadhaar (mandatory)
Land ownership records (Khatauni)
Bank account (with Aadhaar seeding)
Mobile number for OTP

Fees

Item	Amount	Note
Application	Free	—

How to apply online

1
Visit PM-Kisan portal
pmkisan.gov.in → New Farmer Registration
Open link
2
Enter Aadhaar
3
Fill farmer details & land records
4
e-KYC via Aadhaar OTP
5
Track status
Under "Beneficiary Status" tab

Important dates

Installment 1 (Apr-Jul)
annual
Installment 2 (Aug-Nov)
annual
Installment 3 (Dec-Mar)
annual

Frequently asked

How much is the benefit?

₹6,000 per year in three equal installments of ₹2,000 directly to Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Is e-KYC mandatory?

Yes — installments are paused until e-KYC is completed via Aadhaar OTP, biometric, or CSC.

Verified from official sources.

Rules and fees may change. Always cross-check on the official portal before applying. Last verified: 4 Aug 2026.