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PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi — Rs 6,000/year for farmers (2026 guide)
Rs 6,000 per year (3 instalments of Rs 2,000) to every landholding farmer family.
Launched: 2019 · Issued by: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Who is eligible
- Indian citizen with cultivable land (any size)
- One share per family (husband + wife + minor children counted as one)
- NOT eligible: institutional landholders, MPs/MLAs, Group A/B govt servants, IT taxpayers, professionals, retired pensioners > Rs 10K/month
What you get
Rs 2,000 every 4 months (April-July, August-November, December-March) directly to Aadhaar-linked bank account. Lifetime till family is eligible.
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in — Click “New Farmer Registration” — Rural or Urban farmer.
- Aadhaar OTP verification — Enter Aadhaar + state. Most fields auto-fill from Aadhaar e-KYC.
- Fill family + land details — Survey/khasra number, area in hectares.
- Upload land record — Latest Khasra/Khatauni/7-12 extract.
- Bank account linkage — Aadhaar-linked bank account; NPCI mapper must be active.
- Field verification — Patwari verifies land ownership + family eligibility.
- eKYC annually — Mandatory annual eKYC at pmkisan.gov.in or CSC; without it, instalments freeze.
Documents needed
- Aadhaar
- Land record (Khasra / Khatauni / 7-12)
- Aadhaar-linked bank account
- Family declaration (single share)
Full document checklist: Documents required for pm kisan registration
Timeline
First instalment: 60-90 days after registration approval. Then every 4 months.
Portal + helpline
- Official portal: pmkisan.gov.in
- Helpline: PM-KISAN Helpdesk: 011-23381092 / 155261
- Track status: How to check status
- Step-by-step apply guide: How-to-apply walkthrough
Common issues
- Aadhaar not linked to mobile — eKYC OTP fails. Use biometric eKYC at CSC.
- Land record name mismatch with Aadhaar — update one to match.
- Bank Aadhaar de-linked — DBT bounces. Visit bank for NPCI re-mapping.
- Excluded category claimed wrongly (IT taxpayer / govt employee) — refund required + cancellation.
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:
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.
Auto-fill the PIO + your case: Open the AI RTI Drafter →
More schemes for you: All farmers schemes
Frequently asked questions
How much do I get and when?
Rs 2,000 every 4 months — total Rs 6,000/year. Cycles: April-July, August-November, December-March.
Can wife apply separately?
No — one share per family. Husband + wife + minor children = one beneficiary unit.
Missed %%eKYC%% — instalments stopped. Recovery?
Do eKYC immediately. Pending instalments re-credited in next cycle.
Land in joint family name — eligible?
Yes if you cultivate. Patwari certifies cultivator share.
Instalment delayed > 4 months?
File RTI to Block Agriculture Officer + State Nodal. Use the AI RTI Drafter.
Summary + next step
Bottom line: Rs 6,000 per year (3 instalments of Rs 2,000) to every landholding farmer family. Apply at pmkisan.gov.in. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
- Apply now: pmkisan.gov.in
- Step-by-step guide: Apply walkthrough
- Documents needed: Required documents
- Track existing application: Status check
- If delayed — RTI Drafter: File RTI in 5 minutes
- Browse all 150 yojanas: Sarkari Yojana index
Related
Sources
- Official portal: pmkisan.gov.in
- Issued by: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
- Launched: 2019
- Citizen feedback via %%AwaazRTI%% (composite, identifying details removed)
Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.

