Central Government Scheme

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi

₹6,000/year direct income support to small and marginal farmers in 3 equal instalments.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Small and marginal farmers owning cultivable land up to 2 hectares
  • Must be an Indian citizen with valid Aadhaar
  • Land must be in farmer's name (or jointly held)
  • Excludes: constitutional post holders, serving/retired officers, income-tax payers, professionals (doctors, engineers, lawyers), retired pensioners earning ≥ ₹10,000/month

Required Documents

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Land ownership documents / Khasra-Khatauni
  • Bank account passbook (with IFSC and account number)
  • Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
  • Passport-size photograph

Benefits & What You Get

₹6,000 per year transferred directly to the farmer's bank account in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each — one instalment every four months. The money is deposited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to eliminate middlemen.

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