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Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Central Sector income support scheme by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare providing ₹6,000 per year in 3 equal installments of ₹2,000 directly to eligible landholding farmer families across India via Aadhaar-linked DBT.
Department: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Annual Support
₹6,000 / Year
Per eligible farmer family
Installment Structure
3 × ₹2,000
Disbursed every 4 months
Landholding Limit
No Upper Limit
2-hectare cap removed in 2019
Payment Mode
Aadhaar DBT
Direct to NPCI-linked bank account
Language:
Scheme Overview
What is Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)?
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a flagship Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India on 24 February 2019 (effective retrospectively from 1 December 2018) under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The scheme provides income support of ₹6,000 per eligible landholding farmer family per year, disbursed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months (April–July, August–November, and December–March) via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into beneficiaries' Aadhaar-linked, NPCI-enabled bank accounts. An eligible 'farmer family' is defined as a unit comprising husband, wife, and minor children who collectively or individually own cultivable land as per respective State/UT land records. While the scheme initially targeted small and marginal farmers with landholdings up to 2 hectares, the landholding ceiling was subsequently removed in May 2019 to cover all landholding farmer families across India, subject to prescribed exclusion criteria such as institutional landholders, constitutional post holders, serving/retired government employees (excluding Multi-Tasking Staff/Class IV/Group D), pensioners receiving ₹10,000 or more per month, income tax payees of the previous assessment year, and registered practicing professionals (doctors, engineers, lawyers, CAs, architects). In West Bengal, eligible landholding farmers receive PM-KISAN benefits alongside the State's flagship Krishak Bandhu (Natun) scheme, subject to state land-record seeding, Aadhaar verification, and mandatory e-KYC compliance on the official PM-KISAN portal (pmkisan.gov.in).
Primary Purpose:To augment the income of eligible landholding farmer families to help procure agricultural inputs, manage crop health, and meet domestic household contingencies.
Key Scheme Objectives
- Provide assured income support of ₹6,000 per year to eligible landholding farmer families across India.
- Supplement financial requirements of farmers for purchasing agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and equipment.
- Ensure 100% transparent delivery through Aadhaar-authenticated Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into bank accounts.
- Protect farming families from informal non-institutional moneylenders for routine cultivation expenses.
Financial Framework
PM-KISAN Financial Support & Disbursement Architecture
Under PM-KISAN, the Government of India provides ₹6,000 per year to every eligible landholding farmer family, transferred directly in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB).
Annual Financial Assistance
₹6,000
Periodicity of Installments
Every 4 Months
Installment Amount
₹2,000
Central Funding Share
100%
Mandatory Eligibility & Statutory Exclusion Criteria
To ensure assistance reaches genuinely deserving agricultural households, PM-KISAN strictly excludes: (1) Institutional landholders; (2) Present/former constitutional post holders; (3) Present/former Ministers, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, Mayors, and Zilla Panchayat Chairpersons; (4) Serving or retired Government/PSU employees (except Class IV / Multi-Tasking Staff / Group D); (5) Pensioners with monthly pension ≥ ₹10,000 (except Class IV/Group D); (6) Income tax payees of the previous assessment year; and (7) Registered practicing professionals (Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, Chartered Accountants, Architects).
Understanding the Farmer Family Unit & Landholding Rules:
Case 1: Standard Landholding Farmer Family
A family unit comprising husband, wife, and minor children owning cultivable land in state records receives ₹6,000 per year in 3 installments of ₹2,000. Even if both husband and wife own separate land plots, the family receives ONE annual benefit of ₹6,000.
Case 2: Family Member Paying Income Tax
If the landholder paid income tax in the last assessment year, the family is ineligible under the statutory exclusion criteria.
Case 3: Retired Class IV / Group D Employee
A retired Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) or Class IV / Group D employee owning cultivable land is ELIGIBLE for PM-KISAN, as Class IV/Group D pensioners are exempted from the government pension exclusion.
West Bengal & Krishak Bandhu Context:
PM-KISAN is a Central Sector Scheme (₹6,000/year). It is completely independent from West Bengal’s state-funded Krishak Bandhu (Natun) scheme (which provides up to ₹10,000/year cultivation support + ₹2 Lakh death benefit). Eligible farmers in West Bengal can receive benefits under both schemes simultaneously provided they meet the respective eligibility criteria.
Mandatory e-KYC & Land Record Seeding Verification
To continue receiving PM-KISAN installments, beneficiaries must complete: (1) Aadhaar-based OTP e-KYC (on pmkisan.gov.in / PM-KISAN App) or Biometric e-KYC (at CSCs); (2) Land Seeding verified by state revenue/agriculture authorities; and (3) Bank account linked with Aadhaar and active on the NPCI mapper for Direct Benefit Transfer.
Eligibility Guidelines
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Review standard qualifying conditions, income limits, and applicable waiver categories. Read our guide on understanding eligibility
Standard Eligibility Requirements
- Landholding farmer families with cultivable land parcels registered in state/UT land records
- Farmer family defined as husband, wife, and minor children owning land jointly or individually
- Valid Aadhaar card linked with active mobile number for authentication and e-KYC
- Bank account seeded with Aadhaar and mapped with NPCI for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Not Eligible:
- Institutional landholders (trusts, institutions, companies, cooperative bodies).
- Former and present holders of constitutional posts.
- Former and present Ministers, State Ministers, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, Mayors, and Zilla Panchayat Chairpersons.
- All serving or retired officers and employees of Central/State Government, PSEs, and local bodies (excluding Class IV / Multi-Tasking Staff / Group D employees).
- All retired pensioners whose monthly pension is ₹10,000 or more (excluding Class IV / Multi-Tasking Staff / Group D employees).
- All persons who paid income tax in the previous assessment year.
- Registered practicing professionals like Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, Chartered Accountants, and Architects.
₹6,000 / Year
Direct Income Support in 3 Equal Installments of ₹2,000
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, GoI
100% centrally funded income support transferred directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of eligible landholding farmer families across India.
Mandatory Compliance
e-KYC & Land Seeding Required for Installment Release
Beneficiaries must complete e-KYC via the official portal, PM-KISAN mobile app (face authentication), or CSC biometrics, and verify land seeding status.
Required Documentation
Commonly Required Documents
Exact document requirements can depend on the application type and applicant circumstances. View our common documents checklist
Standard
Aadhaar Card of Landholder
Mandatory primary identification document used for e-KYC and DBT transfer verification.
Standard
Land Ownership Records (RoR / Parcha / Khatian)
Official state revenue land record proving ownership of cultivable agricultural land.
Standard
Aadhaar-Linked Bank Account Details
Bank passbook / account details with active Aadhaar seeding and NPCI mapping for DBT.
Standard
Active Mobile Number
Mobile number linked with Aadhaar for receiving OTPs, SMS notifications, and completing e-KYC.
Guidance: Ensure the applicant’s bank account is active and matches the beneficiary name exactly before institutional submission.
Application Process
How to Apply for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Step-by-step application and verification procedure based on official guidelines. Read our official portals guide
1
Visit PM-KISAN Portal & Open Farmer Corner
Navigate to the official PM-KISAN portal (pmkisan.gov.in) and select "New Farmer Registration" in the Farmers Corner.
2
Enter Aadhaar, Mobile Number & Select State
Select Urban/Rural registration, enter your Aadhaar number, active mobile number, select West Bengal, and complete OTP authentication.
3
Fill Personal & Agricultural Land Details
Fill in district, block, village, farmer name, category, land details (Khatian number, Dag/Plot number, area in hectares), and bank information.
4
Upload Land Document & Submit Application
Upload a scanned copy of your land record (RoR/Parcha) and submit the online application to generate your registration number.
5
State & District Revenue Verification & e-KYC
State revenue/agriculture officials verify land ownership. Once approved and e-KYC is confirmed, installments are credited via DBT.
Payment Method
Disbursements are made 100% electronically through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked and NPCI-mapped bank account via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
Formal Scheme Launch Date:Launched on 24 February 2019 (effective retrospectively from 1 December 2018)
Important to Know
PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year in 3 equal installments of ₹2,000 each to eligible farmer families.
The benefit is given per farmer family (husband, wife, and minor children) and not to every individual adult separately.
The earlier 2-hectare landholding ceiling was completely removed in 2019; all landholding farmers are eligible subject to exclusions.
Completion of Aadhaar e-KYC, land record seeding, and NPCI bank mapping is mandatory to receive installments.
PM-KISAN is separate from West Bengal’s Krishak Bandhu scheme; eligible farmers in West Bengal can avail both benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers regarding eligibility, benefits, documents, and application process for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a 100% Central Sector Scheme providing ₹6,000 annual income support to eligible landholding farmer families across India.
Sources Checked
All factual information on this page has been compiled and verified against official government portals, gazettes, and departmental guidelines.
Last Verified: 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z
Independent Platform Notice:
WBScheme is an independent information platform and is not the Government of India or Government of West Bengal. PM-KISAN eligibility, beneficiary verification, installment schedules, e-KYC requirements, land-record rules and payment procedures may change through Government notifications. Always verify the latest information through the official PM-KISAN portal and relevant Government authorities.
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