Income Support Central GovernmentVerified

PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Direct income support of ₹6,000/year in 3 installments for all land-holding farmers, including organic farmers.

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Financial Benefit

₹6K

maximum benefit

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Helpline

155261

About This Scheme

PM-KISAN provides direct income support to all landholding farmer families in India. The scheme transfers ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments of ₹2,000 directly to farmer bank accounts.

Note: This is not organic-specific but all organic farmers are eligible on the same terms as other farmers.

Exclusions:
• Institutional landholders
• Government employees (except MTS/Group D)
• Pensioners receiving ₹10,000+ monthly
• Income tax payers
• Professionals (doctors, engineers, lawyers, CAs)

Eligibility Criteria

Maximum land holding: 100 hectares
All landholding farmers with cultivable land
Land must be registered in farmer name
Must complete eKYC process

Benefits

Maximum benefit: ₹6K
₹6,000 per year
Paid in 3 installments of ₹2,000
Direct transfer to bank account
Continuous support

How to Apply

1. Visit pmkisan.gov.in or nearest CSC center
2. Register with Aadhaar and bank details
3. Complete eKYC (OTP or biometric)
4. Verification by state agriculture department
5. Installments credited directly to bank account

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card
Land records
Bank account linked with Aadhaar

Key Information

Valid From

1 February 2019

Nodal Agency

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Last Verified

28 January 2025