The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector scheme launched by the Government of India on December 1, 2018, to provide financial support to landholding farmer families across the country. Here’s a concise overview based on the latest information:
Key Features:
Financial Support: Eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year, paid in three equal
installments of ₹2,000 every four months, directly transferred to their Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Objective: To supplement the financial needs of farmers for agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, etc.), ensure proper crop health, improve yields, and meet domestic expenses, reducing reliance on moneylenders
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Funding: 100% funded by the Government of India, with an annual allocation of approximately ₹75,000 crore
Coverage: Initially aimed at small and marginal farmers (with up to 2 hectares of cultivable land), the scheme now includes all landholding farmer families, regardless of land size, subject to exclusion criteria. It aims to cover around 12.5 crore farmers nationwide
Local Authorities: Approach the local patwari, revenue officer, or state-nominated Nodal Officer (PM-KISAN).
Common Service Centres (CSCs): Authorized to register farmers for a fee.
Self-Registration: Via the “Farmers Corner” on the official PM-KISAN portal (pmkisan.gov.in), where farmers can also edit details and check payment status
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Mandatory Requirements:
Aadhaar card is compulsory for registration and receiving benefits
e-KYC must be completed to ensure timely disbursements
Kisan e-Mitra Chatbot: Launched by the Ministry of Agriculture, this AI chatbot supports farmers in 10 regional languages to resolve queries and complaints related to the scheme
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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 20th installment will come in July. The Indian government has not released the date yet but it can come on any date in July.
Recent Updates:
19th Installment: Released on February 24, 2025, benefiting over 9.4 crore farmers with a disbursement of over ₹20,000 crore. The total disbursement under the scheme has exceeded ₹3.45 lakh crore, supporting over 11 crore farmers nationwide
20th Installment: Expected in the first week of June 2025, though the exact date is not yet confirmed. Farmers must complete e-KYC, link Aadhaar with bank accounts, and verify land records to receive this installment
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Saturation Drive: From May 1 to May 31, 2025, a campaign encourages farmers to complete e-KYC and verify details to ensure no eligible farmer is left out
Impact: The scheme has significantly boosted farmers’ income and agricultural productivity, with Maharashtra alone transferring ₹32,000 crore to 1.20 crore farmers across 17 installments
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