Here is a detailed summary of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM‑KISAN or PM‑Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana) — what it is, who is eligible, benefits, how to apply, exclusions, etc. If you like, I can also share the latest installment date and how many farmers in Delhi/NCR benefit.
What is PM‑KISAN
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a Central Sector Scheme by the Government of India under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. It is an income support scheme intended for farmers. The scheme was announced in the 2019 Interim Budget and became effective from 1st December 2018. Wikipedia+2Govt Schemes India+2
💰 Benefits
- Under PM‑KISAN, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year, in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each at four‑monthly intervals. Govt Schemes India+2ClearTax+2
- The amount is directly transferred into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Govt Schemes India+2ClearTax+2
✅ Who is Eligible
To avail benefits under PM‑KISAN, the following criteria must be satisfied:
- Land ownership
- The farmer (or the farmer family) must own cultivable land as per State/UT land records. Vikaspedia+3ClearTax+3Bajaj Markets+3
- The land record entry must be legitimate. In some explanations, the date of land rights entry is required to be on or before a cutoff date (in earlier phases) but that may have evolved. Bajaj Markets+1
- Family definition
- “Family” typically means husband, wife, and minor children. Only one benefit per family is given. Vikaspedia+3adda247+3Bajaj Markets+3
- Citizenship
- Must be Indian citizen. tractor.cmv360.com+1
- Aadhaar & Bank account
- Beneficiary needs Aadhaar card (linked) and a bank account. Also, e‑KYC via Aadhaar is required for continued payments. ClearTax+2Govt Schemes India+2
⛔ Exclusions (Who is Not Eligible)
Some categories of people are explicitly excluded from PM‑KISAN benefits. Key exclusion criteria include:
- Institutional landholders. Vikaspedia+2Bajaj Markets+2
- Families where one or more members hold or have held constitutional posts. Govt Schemes India+3tractor.cmv360.com+3Bajaj Markets+3
- Present or retired officers/employees of Central/State Government, PSEs, autonomous institutions. Regular employees of local bodies (non‑class IV / Group D) also excluded. Bajaj Markets+3adda247+3Paisabazaar+3
- Pensioners drawing certain amounts (monthly pension ≥ ₹10,000) in some descriptions are excluded. Paisabazaar+1
- Professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers (registered with professional bodies) are excluded if they are part of the farmer family. Paisabazaar+2Bajaj Markets+2
- Income‑tax payers: Families who paid income tax in the previous assessment year are not eligible. Vikaspedia+3Paisabazaar+3Bajaj Markets+3
🕒 Timeline & Installments
- The scheme is operational since December 1, 2018. Wikipedia+1
- Each year, three instalments of ₹2,000 each are disbursed across the year: roughly during April‑July, August‑November, and December‑March. ClearTax+2Indiatimes+2
📝 How to Apply / Registration Process
- Farmers can register on the official PM‑KISAN website (pmkisan.gov.in). ClearTax+2PM Yojana+2
- Common Service Centres (CSCs) are authorised to help farmers with registration. Govt Schemes India+1
- Required documents include: Aadhaar card, bank account details, landholding documents, identification and address proof, etc. Indiatimes+2Bajaj Markets+2
- e‑KYC (Aadhaar‑based) is mandatory to continue receiving instalments. ClearTax+1
🔍 Other Details / Notes
- The identification of beneficiaries is done via land records by State/UT governments. Vikaspedia+1
- The scheme aims to cover all land‑holding farmer families in India. Wikipedia+2Govt Schemes India+2
- The government periodically verifies eligibility (e.g., via exclusion lists, e‑KYC) for ongoing eligibility. Govt Schemes India+1
