PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central government scheme that gives eligible landholding farmer families ₹6,000 per year, paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 directly into their bank accounts.
Apply and check your status free on the official Government of India portal.
Benefits
- ₹6,000 per year in 3 installments of ₹2,000
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) straight to the bank account
- No middlemen — fully online and transparent
- Supports crores of small and marginal farmer families
Eligibility
- Landholding farmer family with cultivable land in their name
- Indian citizen with a valid Aadhaar and bank account
- Name present in the land records of the state/UT
- Subject to exclusions (income-tax payers, government employees, etc.)
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account details (with IFSC)
- Land ownership records
How to apply
- Open pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → New Farmer Registration.
- Enter Aadhaar, mobile and state, then fill personal, bank and land details.
- Complete the mandatory e-KYC (OTP online or biometric at a CSC).
- Submit, then use “Know Your Status” to track approval and installments.
Helpline
155261 / 1800-115-526 / 011-24300606
Official links
- Know Your Status (beneficiary status) ↗
- New Farmer Registration ↗
- Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare ↗
- Check your eligibility on myScheme (Govt of India) ↗
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my PM Kisan beneficiary status?
Go to pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → “Know Your Status”, enter your registration number and captcha, then click Get Data to see your installment status.
How much money does PM Kisan give per year?
₹6,000 per year, paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months via Direct Benefit Transfer.
Is e-KYC mandatory for PM Kisan?
Yes — e-KYC is mandatory to receive installments. Complete it via OTP on pmkisan.gov.in or biometric e-KYC at a CSC.