What is PM-KISAN?

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central government scheme that provides direct income support of ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmer families across India. The amount is transferred in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months directly into the farmer's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

The scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of farmers for procurement of inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, as well as to meet domestic expenses.

Who is Eligible for PM-KISAN?

Who Can Apply

  • All landholding farmer families with cultivable land in their name
  • Both small and marginal farmers as well as larger landholding farmers (the scheme was expanded to cover all farmer families)
  • Farmers from all states and Union Territories of India

Who is NOT Eligible

  • Former or current holders of constitutional posts
  • Former or serving Central/State government employees (Class I, II, III officers; Class IV employees are eligible)
  • All serving or retired officers and employees of PSUs and government autonomous bodies
  • All Persons who are or have been income tax payers
  • Professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants, and architects
  • Farmer families who received income from non-farm occupations exceeding ₹10,000/month

Documents Required for Registration

  • Aadhaar card (mandatory — bank account must be linked to Aadhaar)
  • Bank account details (account number and IFSC code)
  • Land ownership records (Khasra/Khatauni or equivalent state land records)
  • Mobile number registered with Aadhaar

How to Apply for PM-KISAN

Online Method: Self-Registration

  1. Visit the official PM-KISAN portal: pmkisan.gov.in
  2. Click on "Farmers Corner" on the homepage.
  3. Select "New Farmer Registration".
  4. Choose Rural or Urban farmer type, enter your Aadhaar number, select your state, and enter the captcha.
  5. Verify using an OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
  6. Fill in all personal, bank, and land details in the registration form.
  7. Submit the form. Note down the registration number provided.

Offline Method

Visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), village-level entrepreneur, or Patwari/Revenue Officer with your documents. They will assist with registration.

How to Check Your PM-KISAN Beneficiary Status

  1. Go to pmkisan.gov.in
  2. Click "Farmers Corner" → "Beneficiary Status"
  3. Enter your Aadhaar number, Account number, or Mobile number
  4. Click Get Data to view your payment history and installment status

How to Check Installment Payment History

The same Beneficiary Status page shows a full history of all installments credited to your account, including the date of transfer and the amount. If an installment shows as "pending," it may be due to Aadhaar-bank seeding not being completed — contact your bank to link your Aadhaar with your bank account.

Important: Aadhaar-Bank Account Linking

For PM-KISAN payments to be credited successfully, your bank account must be seeded (linked) with your Aadhaar number. Visit your bank branch with your Aadhaar card to complete this if you haven't already. Without this, payments will be held up.

Helpline & Grievance Redressal

  • PM-KISAN Helpline: 155261 or 011-24300606
  • Email: pmkisan-ict@gov.in
  • For local issues, contact your District Agriculture Officer
  • Raise complaints on the PM-KISAN portal under "Grievance Redressal"

PM-KISAN is one of India's largest direct benefit transfer programs. If you or someone in your family is a farmer, ensure you are registered and your details are up to date to receive every installment without delay.