Last updated: October 2026 · 3 min read
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) gives eligible farmer families ₹6,000 a year as income support, paid directly into their bank accounts in three instalments of ₹2,000. Launched in February 2019, it is one of the world’s largest direct benefit transfer schemes.
Key features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year per eligible farmer family |
| Instalments | 3 instalments of ₹2,000 (April-July, August-November, December-March) |
| Payment mode | Direct Benefit Transfer to Aadhaar-seeded bank account |
| Funded by | 100% Government of India |
| Recent instalments | 20th: 2 August 2025; 21st: 19 November 2025; 22nd: 13 March 2026; 23rd: 20 June 2026 |
Who is eligible?
All landholding farmer families (husband, wife and minor children) whose names are in land records are eligible, subject to the exclusions below.
Who is not eligible?
- Institutional landholders.
- Families where any member holds or held a constitutional post, or is a current or former minister, MP, MLA or mayor.
- Serving or retired government employees (except multi-tasking staff, Class IV and Group D).
- Retired pensioners with monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more (same exception).
- Anyone who paid income tax in the last assessment year.
- Doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects practising professionally.
How to register
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in and choose “New Farmer Registration”, or go to a Common Service Centre (CSC) or your state agriculture office.
- Enter Aadhaar, mobile number and state.
- Fill land details and bank account information.
- Submit; state officials verify land records before approval.
How to complete eKYC
eKYC is mandatory to receive instalments. Options: OTP-based eKYC on the PM-KISAN portal, face authentication through the PM-KISAN mobile app, or biometric eKYC at a CSC. Your bank account must also be Aadhaar-seeded and DBT-enabled (NPCI mapping).
How to check beneficiary status
On pmkisan.gov.in, click “Know Your Status”, enter your registration number (or retrieve it using mobile/Aadhaar) and the captcha, then verify with OTP. You will see instalment history and pending issues such as eKYC or land seeding.
Common reasons payment stops
- eKYC not completed.
- Bank account not linked to Aadhaar or not DBT-enabled.
- Land records not verified (“land seeding” pending).
- Name mismatch between Aadhaar and bank records.
- Found ineligible during verification.
For help, call the PM-KISAN helpline 155261 or 011-24300606.
Frequently asked questions
How much money does a farmer get under PM-KISAN?
₹6,000 per year, paid as three instalments of ₹2,000.
Can tenant farmers get PM-KISAN?
The scheme is for landholding families as per land records; some states run separate schemes for tenant farmers.
When will the next PM-KISAN instalment come?
Instalments usually arrive about every four months; the 24th instalment is expected after the 23rd released in June 2026. Watch official announcements.
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