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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