As we all know India’s agricultural sector supports millions of livelihoods, yet farmers often face financial problems between sowing and harvesting cycles. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) yojana, launched in 2019 by the Government of India, addresses this challenge by providing direct income support to improve farmers’ financial stability.
This guide covers everything you need to know — benefits, eligibility, required documents, application process, e-KYC, and helpline details.
🌾 What is PM-KISAN?
PM-KISAN is a central government scheme implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Under this scheme, eligible landholding farmers receive ₹6,000 per year, transferred directly to their bank accounts in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
💰 List of aKey Benefits of PM-KISAN
- Annual Financial Support: ₹6,000 per year
- Installment Payments: ₹2,000 every four months
- Direct Bank Transfer: No middlemen involved
- Transparent System: Minimizes delays and leakages
- Agricultural Support: Helps cover costs such as seeds, fertilizers, and labor
Boost to Rural Economy: Improves spending capacity and productivity
✅ Eligibility Criteria
✔️ Eligible Beneficiaries:
- All landholding farmer families (subject to exclusion criteria)
❌ Not Eligible:
- Institutional landholders
- Individuals who paid income tax in the last assessment year
- Government employees (except Group D / MTS staff)
- Professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants, and architects
- Pensioners receiving ₹10,000 or more per month
- Current or former MPs, MLAs, ministers, mayors, and similar public representatives
📄 Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready while applying:
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank account details (Account Number & IFSC Code)
- Address proof
- Date of Birth proof
- Land ownership details (Khasra / Survey Number)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
📝 How to Apply for PM-KISAN
Farmers can apply through any of the following methods:
🌐 1. Online (Self-Registration)
- Visit the official PM-KISAN portal (pmkisan.gov.in)
- Click on “New Farmer Registration”
- Enter Aadhaar number and mobile number
- Verify using OTP
- Fill in required details:
- Personal information
- Address details
- Bank account details
- Land details
- Submit the application
- Save your Registration ID for future tracking
🏢 2. Offline Method
- Visit your local revenue office, Patwari, or agriculture office (varies by state)
- Collect the PM-KISAN application form
- Fill in all required details
- Attach necessary documents
- Submit for verification
- Receive confirmation via SMS after approval
🖥️ 3. Through CSC Centre
- Visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)
- Provide your documents to the operator
- Pay a nominal service fee
- The operator will submit your application
- Wait for approval and SMS confirmation
🔍 Important information to Know
You can check your application or payment status anytime on the official portal using your Aadhaar number or Registration ID under the “Know Your Status” section.
🔐 Mandatory e-KYC
Completing e-KYC is essential to receive payments without interruption:
- Visit the PM-KISAN portal
- Click on the e-KYC option
- Enter your Aadhaar number
- Verify using OTP linked to Aadhaar
👉 Biometric authentication is also available at CSC centres. Face authentication may be available in select cases.
📞 Helpline & Support
For assistance regarding application, payment, or technical issues:
- Toll-Free Numbers:
- 155261
- 1800-115-526
- Other Helpline Numbers:
- 011-24300606
- 011-23381092
- 011-23382401
📞 Officail website : https://pmkisan.gov.in/