PM Kisan Samman Nidhi : How to Get the Most Out of the Scheme

By Sajesh Patel

7:46 pm Saturday, 16 September 2023 (IST)

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan) is a Government of India scheme that was launched in December 2018. 

The scheme provides an annual financial support of ₹6,000 to eligible farmers in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each.

 They must be landowning farmers.  Their cultivable land holding must be up to 2 hectares. They must be citizens of India.

Eligibility Criteria 

Financial assistance to meet their agricultural needs. Improved income security.

Benefits of the PM-Kisan Scheme 

Reduced risk of indebtedness. Increased agricultural productivity.

Farmers can apply for the PM-Kisan scheme online or through their local revenue office. 

How to Apply for the PM-Kisan Scheme

To apply online, farmers must visit the PM-Kisan website and register themselves. 

– Aadhaar card – Bank account detail – Land ownership detail

Documents Required to Apply for the PM-Kisan Scheme