Agriculture
Central Sector Scheme
Verified Central Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Official Launch Date
24 February 2019
Last Verified (IST)
01 Mar 2026
Objective & Vision
Direct income support to landholding farmer families across India to meet financial needs for agriculture and domestic inputs.
Key Benefits & Entitlements
₹6,000 per year transferred directly into bank accounts in three equal 4-monthly installments of ₹2,000.
Eligibility Criteria
All landholding farmer families with cultivable landholding in their names.
Application Procedure
Online registration on PM-KISAN portal or through local revenue officers and CSCs.
Required Documents
Aadhaar card, land ownership records, active bank account details.
Current Coverage & Implementation Status
Over ₹3.2+ lakh crore transferred directly to more than 11 crore farmer families.
Latest Verified Update: 18th and 19th installments successfully disbursed directly via DBT PFMS.