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PM Kisan Maandhan — pension Rs 3,000/month for small farmers (2026)

Guaranteed pension Rs 3,000/month after age 60 for small + marginal farmers. Govt matches your monthly contribution Rs 55-200.

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 +====== PM Kisan Maandhan — pension Rs 3,000/month for small farmers (2026) ======
 +
 +{{:social:auto:yojana-pm-kisan-maandhan.png?direct&1200 |PM Kisan Maandhan — pension Rs 3,000/month for small farmers (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
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 +<WRAP info>
 +**Pension Rs 3,000/month after age 60. Govt matches your contribution (Rs 55-200 by age).**
 +
 +**Launched:** 2019  ·  **Issued by:** Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Who is eligible =====
 +  * Small + marginal farmer (cultivable land < 2 ha)
 +  * Age 18-40 at entry
 +  * Aadhaar + bank account
 +  * NOT eligible: covered under EPFO/ESIC, govt employees, IT taxpayers
 +
 +===== What you get =====
 +Pension Rs 3,000/month after age 60 (lifelong). Govt 50% matches monthly contribution. Spouse continues 50% pension after subscriber death. Lump-sum to nominee on both deaths.
 +
 +===== How to apply (step-by-step) =====
 +  - **Visit nearest CSC (Common Service Centre)** — Free enrolment.
 +  - **Aadhaar + bank verified** — Auto-debit consent.
 +  - **Choose contribution amount** — Rs 55 (age 18) to Rs 200 (age 40).
 +  - **Auto-debit starts** — Govt matches 50%.
 +  - **Annual %%eKYC%%** — Mandatory.
 +  - **Pension begins on 60th birthday** — Direct credit to bank.
 +
 +===== Documents needed =====
 +  * Aadhaar
 +  * Land record (cultivable < 2 ha)
 +  * Bank account
 +
 +===== Timeline =====
 +Auto-debit from next month. Pension at 60th birthday.
 +
 +===== Portal + helpline =====
 +  * **Official portal:** [[https://maandhan.in/pmkmy|maandhan.in/pmkmy]]
 +  * **Helpline:** Maandhan: 1800-267-6888
 +
 +===== Common issues =====
 +  * Land > 2 ha — disqualifies.
 +  * Annual %%eKYC%% missed > 1 year — pension delayed.
 +  * EPFO/ESIC member — disqualifies.
 +  * Bank Aadhaar de-linked — auto-debit fails.
 +
 +===== Benefit delayed or rejected? File an RTI =====
 +
 +Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
 +
 +<code>
 +1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
 +2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
 +3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
 +4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
 +5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
 +</code>
 +
 +**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:rti-for-pmkisan-installment|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
 +
 +**More schemes for you:** [[:audience:farmers|All farmers schemes]]
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +==== Land > 2 ha — eligible? ====
 +No — small + marginal only. Larger farmers use APY or NPS.
 +
 +==== Pre-existing PF — block? ====
 +Yes if active. If inactive > 36 months, eligible.
 +
 +==== Pension fixed Rs 3,000? ====
 +Yes. Spouse 50% on subscriber death.
 +
 +==== Exit before 60? ====
 +Refund corpus + 50% govt contribution at applicable interest.
 +
 +===== Summary + next step =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip 90%>
 +**Bottom line:** Pension Rs 3,000/month after age 60. Govt matches your contribution (Rs 55-200 by age). Apply at **maandhan.in/pmkmy**. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
 +
 +  * **Apply now:** [[https://maandhan.in/pmkmy|maandhan.in/pmkmy]]
 +  * **If delayed — RTI Drafter:** [[:rti-for-pmkisan-installment|File RTI in 5 minutes]]
 +  * **Browse all yojanas:** [[:yojana:start|Sarkari Yojana index]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Related =====
 +  * [[:yojana:start|All Sarkari Yojanas]]
 +  * [[:check-status:start|Status-check guides]]
 +  * [[:helplines:start|Helplines + grievance]]
 +  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>yojana sarkari-yojana pm-kisan-maandhan}}