In shortPM-KISAN gives Rs 6,000 yearly income support to eligible land-holding farmers in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 paid every four months via Direct Benefit Transfer into your Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Register free at pmkisan.gov.in with your Aadhaar, land records and bank details, then complete e-KYC for approval.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2019
- Last date
- Open all year
- Helpline
- 155261
PM-KISAN is the central government’s direct income support scheme for farming families that own land. If you qualify, the government deposits Rs 6,000 into your bank account every year, split into three payments of Rs 2,000 each. Nothing is deducted and there is no middleman, because the money moves by Direct Benefit Transfer.
The idea is simple. Small and marginal farmers often need cash at sowing time for seed, fertiliser and diesel, and this steady trickle of money helps them avoid borrowing at high interest.
Registration is free. You can sign up yourself on pmkisan.gov.in or ask a Common Service Centre operator to do it. The one thing that trips up most farmers is e-KYC. If your Aadhaar is not verified and linked to your bank account, the instalment will not arrive, so check your beneficiary status on the portal after registering.
What you get
Every eligible land-holding farmer family gets Rs 6,000 a year as income support, paid as three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 every four months. The money is sent by Direct Benefit Transfer straight into the farmer's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
Who is eligible
- The family must own cultivable agricultural land recorded in its name, with family meaning husband, wife and minor children
- Institutional land holders are not eligible
- Serving or retired government officers and employees are excluded, and so are pensioners drawing a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 or more
- Anyone who paid income tax in the last assessment year is excluded
- Practising professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects are excluded
- Aadhaar-based e-KYC must be completed and the bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded
Documents you need
- Aadhaar card
- Land ownership record or khatauni issued by the revenue department
- Bank account passbook showing account number and IFSC code
- Mobile number linked to Aadhaar for OTP-based e-KYC
- Citizenship or identity proof
How to apply
- Go to pmkisan.gov.in and open New Farmer Registration under the Farmers Corner, or visit a Common Service Centre
- Enter Aadhaar number, land details and bank account details and submit the form
- Complete Aadhaar e-KYC using OTP, biometrics at a CSC, or face authentication on the PM-KISAN mobile app
- The state or district revenue authority verifies the land records and approves the application
- Track your name in the Beneficiary List and instalments under Beneficiary Status on the portal
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for PM-KISAN?
Farming families that own cultivable agricultural land recorded in their name are eligible. Excluded: institutional land holders, serving or retired government employees, pensioners drawing Rs 10,000 monthly or more, anyone who paid income tax last year, and practising professionals like doctors, engineers and lawyers.
How much money do I get under PM-KISAN?
You get Rs 6,000 per year as income support, paid in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each every four months directly into your Aadhaar-seeded bank account. No deductions or middlemen involved.
How do I register for PM-KISAN?
Visit pmkisan.gov.in, click New Farmer Registration under Farmers Corner, enter your Aadhaar, land details and bank account information, then complete Aadhaar e-KYC using OTP or biometrics at a Common Service Centre or via the PM-KISAN app.
Is there any fee to apply for PM-KISAN?
No, registration is completely free. You can register yourself on pmkisan.gov.in or visit a Common Service Centre for help at no cost.
What documents do I need to apply for PM-KISAN?
You need Aadhaar card, land ownership record or khatauni from the revenue department, bank account passbook with account number and IFSC code, mobile number linked to Aadhaar, and citizenship or identity proof for e-KYC verification.
Why is my PM-KISAN instalment not arriving?
Most delays happen because Aadhaar e-KYC is incomplete or your bank account is not Aadhaar-seeded. Check your beneficiary status on pmkisan.gov.in and ensure your Aadhaar is verified and linked to your bank account.
Before you apply: confirm every date, fee and eligibility rule on the official website linked on this page. Public and Policy is an independent portal, not a government body, and details change without notice.
