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PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi

PM-KISAN

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareUpdated: 15 January 2026

About the Scheme

Income support of Rs 6,000 per year to small and marginal farmer families across India

Benefits

Rs 2,000 every 4 months as direct benefit transfer (DBT) to bank account

Eligibility Criteria

Small & marginal farmers holding cultivable land in their name

Documents Required

Aadhaar, land records, bank account (preferably Jan Dhan), mobile number

Step-by-Step Application Process

1
Visit pmkisan.gov.in
2
register with Aadhaar & land details
3
verify at nearest CSC centre
4
track beneficiary status online

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the amount credited?

Three installments: April-July, August-November, December-March each year

How to check beneficiary status?

Visit pmkisan.gov.in > Beneficiary Status > enter Aadhaar number or bank account number

Is there any application fee?

No, the registration process is completely free of cost

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Last Updated15 January 2026