What this scheme offers
PM-KISAN pays eligible farmer families ₹6,000 every year, split into three installments of ₹2,000 each, roughly every four months. The money goes directly into the farmer's bank account, so there is no paperwork at the point of payment once enrolment is complete.
Who is eligible
- Farmer families that own cultivable agricultural land in their name, with valid land records.
- Small and marginal farmers owning up to 2 hectares are the scheme's primary focus, though the base criterion is land ownership rather than a strict ceiling in every state.
- Must be an Indian resident with a valid Aadhaar number linked to the PM-KISAN record.
Not eligible: institutional landholders, income-tax payers, and professionals such as doctors, chartered accountants and engineers, as well as serving or retired government employees above certain categories.
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Land ownership records (khatauni / land title documents)
- Bank account details, including account number and IFSC code
- Valid mobile number for OTP-based e-KYC
How to apply
- Visit the official PM-KISAN portal (pmkisan.gov.in) or your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).
- Go to the "Farmers Corner" and select New Farmer Registration.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and complete OTP verification.
- Fill in your personal, land and bank account details.
- Complete e-KYC — this is mandatory to receive installments.
- Submit the application for verification by state authorities.
- Once approved, installments begin crediting to your linked bank account.