PM Kisan Samman Nidhi — Registration, Eligibility & Status Check

What is PM Kisan Samman Nidhi?

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is a Central Government scheme that provides ₹6,000 per year directly to the bank accounts of small and marginal farmer families across India. The amount is paid in 3 installments of ₹2,000 each.

Key Benefits

• ₹6,000 per year (₹2,000 × 3 installments)
• Directly credited to bank account (DBT)
• No middlemen — money comes from Central Government
• Both husband and wife can register if they own land separately

Payment Schedule

Who is Eligible?

Eligible:

• All farmer families with cultivable landholding
• Both small and marginal farmers
• Land must be in the farmer's name (or spouse's name in some states)

NOT Eligible:

• Institutional landholders
• Farmer families where one or more members are:
  • Former/present holders of constitutional posts
  • Former/present Ministers, MPs, MLAs, Mayors
  • Government/PSU employees (except multi-tasking staff/Group D)
  • Income tax payers (in last assessment year)
  • Professionals (doctors, engineers, lawyers, CAs) with professional bodies
  • Pensioners receiving ₹10,000+/month

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
• Land ownership documents (Khasra/Khatauni/land records)
• Bank account details (account number, IFSC)
• Mobile number linked to Aadhaar

How to Register — Online

Step 1: Visit PM Kisan Portal

Go to pmkisan.gov.in

Step 2: Click "New Farmer Registration"

On the homepage, click "New Farmer Registration"

Step 3: Enter Aadhaar Number

• Enter your Aadhaar number
• Select your state
• Enter captcha
• Verify via OTP on Aadhaar-linked mobile

Step 4: Fill Registration Form

• Name (as per Aadhaar)
• Address and village details
• Land details (survey number, area in hectares)
• Bank account number and IFSC code
• Mobile number

Step 5: Upload Documents

• Land ownership proof
• Bank passbook first page

Step 6: Submit

Note the registration number. Your application goes for verification.

Step 7: Verification

• Local revenue officer/patwari verifies land records
• State government approves the application
• Once approved, payments start from the next installment cycle

How to Register — Offline

1. Visit nearest Common Service Center (CSC)
2. Or contact your local Patwari / Lekhpal / Agriculture Officer
3. They will assist with registration
4. You can also register through PM Kisan mobile app

How to Check Payment Status

Method 1: Online

1. Visit pmkisan.gov.in
2. Click "Beneficiary Status"
3. Enter Aadhaar number or account number or mobile number
4. View payment history and upcoming installment status

Method 2: Helpline

Call 155261 or 011-24300606

How to Check Beneficiary List

1. Visit pmkisan.gov.in
2. Click "Beneficiary List"
3. Select State → District → Sub-District → Block → Village
4. Check if your name appears in the list

e-KYC (Mandatory)

e-KYC is mandatory to continue receiving payments:

1. Visit pmkisan.gov.in → "e-KYC"
2. Enter Aadhaar number
3. Verify via OTP on Aadhaar-linked mobile
4. e-KYC done!

Without e-KYC, your installments will be held.

Fees

All PM Kisan services are completely free. No registration fee, no processing fee.

Important Tips

1. Complete e-KYC immediately — Payments are held without it
2. Keep land records updated — Ensure your name is on the latest revenue records
3. Link Aadhaar to bank account — Required for DBT payment
4. Check beneficiary status regularly — Installments can be held for various reasons
5. Update bank details if you change accounts — Do it on the portal under "Updation of Self-Registered Farmer"

FAQs

Q: How much money do farmers get under PM Kisan? A: ₹6,000 per year in 3 installments of ₹2,000 each, directly to bank account.

Q: Can I register for PM Kisan online? A: Yes. Visit pmkisan.gov.in → New Farmer Registration. You need Aadhaar, land documents, and bank details.

Q: How to check PM Kisan payment status? A: Visit pmkisan.gov.in → Beneficiary Status → Enter Aadhaar/account number/mobile number.

Q: Is e-KYC mandatory for PM Kisan? A: Yes. Without e-KYC, your installment payments will be held. Complete it on the PM Kisan portal.

Q: Can tenant farmers apply for PM Kisan? A: PM Kisan is for landholding farmers. Tenant farmers (who don't own land) are generally not eligible, though some states have included them.

Q: What if my PM Kisan payment is not received? A: Check if e-KYC is done, Aadhaar is linked to bank, and land records are verified. Contact helpline 155261 or your local agriculture officer.