PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi)

Key facts

Annual benefit	₹6,000 per year
Paid as	3 instalments of ₹2,000 (about every 4 months)
Payment mode	Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to your Aadhaar-linked bank account
Latest instalment	21st instalment, released 19 November 2025
Implemented by	Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official portal	pmkisan.gov.in
Helpline	155261 / 1800-115-526
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

The family receives ₹6,000 every year as direct income support, transferred in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 once every four months. The money goes straight to the registered bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer system — no intermediaries at disbursal.

Who can apply

For: farmer
owns cultivable land
not income tax payer

Every landholding farmer family qualifies — a family here means husband, wife and minor children who together own cultivable land. The scheme excludes better-off households: anyone in the family who pays income tax, serves or has retired as a government employee, draws a pension of ₹10,000 or more a month, holds or has held a constitutional post, or practises a profession such as medicine, law, engineering or accountancy.

Who is not eligible

Any family member who pays income tax
Serving or retired government employees (except multi-tasking / Group D staff)
Pensioners drawing ₹10,000 or more per month
Holders of constitutional posts, present or former
Professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects
Institutional landholders (land not held by an individual farmer family)

How to apply

Register online at pmkisan.gov.in under Farmers' Corner → New Farmer Registration, or visit the nearest Common Service Centre with your Aadhaar, bank passbook and land records. Aadhaar-based eKYC is mandatory — it can be completed on the portal with an OTP — and instalment status can be tracked there too.

Register online at pmkisan.gov.in under Farmers’ Corner → New Farmer Registration, or visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) with your Aadhaar, bank passbook and land records.
Complete Aadhaar-based eKYC — it is mandatory. Use OTP eKYC on the portal, or biometric eKYC at a CSC if the OTP route fails.
Make sure your land records are seeded (verified) in the PM-KISAN database, and complete Farmer Registry enrolment where your state requires it.
Link your Aadhaar to your bank account and enable DBT (NPCI mapping) — instalments only reach the NPCI-mapped account.
Track your instalments any time under Farmers’ Corner → Know Your Status using your registration or mobile number.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Aadhaar card
Bank passbook
Land ownership records (khasra/khatauni)

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Instalment not received	Check that eKYC is complete, your Aadhaar is linked to your bank with DBT enabled, and your land records are verified. Fix the flagged item and payment usually resumes from the next cycle.
eKYC failing or OTP not received	Make sure your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar. If OTP still fails, complete biometric eKYC at a Common Service Centre (CSC).
Aadhaar not seeded with your bank	Visit your bank branch and ask them to link your Aadhaar and enable NPCI / DBT for the account — payments route only through the NPCI-mapped account.
Payment stopped after a name mismatch	Correct your name so it matches exactly across your Aadhaar, bank account and land records, then revalidate on the portal.
Land seeding still pending	Contact your local agriculture office or patwari to get your land details verified and seeded in the PM-KISAN database.

Relevant links

Contact information

Frequently asked questions

Is PM-KISAN paid per family or per person?

Per family. A landholding farmer family receives ₹6,000 a year in total — not ₹6,000 for each member.

Do I have to apply again every year?

No. Once you are registered and verified, instalments continue automatically — but you must keep your eKYC current and your records correct.

Is the ₹6,000 taxable?

It is not treated as taxable income, and income-tax payers are excluded from the scheme in any case.

How do I check my instalment status?

Open pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers’ Corner → Know Your Status and enter your registration number or mobile number.

Can tenant or landless farmers get PM-KISAN?

The scheme is for families that own cultivable land as recorded in the land records, so purely tenant or landless farmers are generally not eligible.

Key terms explained

DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer): A system where the scheme amount is paid straight into the beneficiary’s bank account, with no middlemen handling the cash.
Aadhaar: A 12-digit unique identity number issued by UIDAI. Most schemes use it to confirm identity and link your bank account for payments.
eKYC: Electronic “Know Your Customer” — verifying your identity online, usually with an Aadhaar OTP, instead of submitting physical documents.
CSC (Common Service Centre): A government-authorised local kiosk where citizens can apply online for schemes and services, often for a small fee.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.