Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Apply Online

PM Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana on 24 February 2019 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The scheme was initially announced in the Interim Budget 2019-20. It is a Central Sector Scheme. It is 100% funded by the Government of India. It provides direct income support to landholding farmer families in India.

It helps small and marginal farmers

• Purchase agricultural inputs (such as seeds, fertilizers, and equipment).
• Reduce their dependence on informal and high interest credit sources

The 22nd installment was released on 13 March 2026 from Guwahati. The 23rd installment is expected in June–July 2026.

How the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Scheme Works

Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme:

• Eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year
• It is paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months
• The payment is made directly into the Aadhaar linked bank account of the registered farmer through Direct Benefit Transfer

Here is how it works:

• The state government or Union Territory administration uploads farmer details to the PM Kisan portal.
• The system validates records.
• It takes them through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) for account validation.
• Once verified, the central government sanctions and transfers the funds.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Apply Online Process

New farmers can complete the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi apply online process entirely on the PM-Kisan portal. Here is how:

• Visit pmkisan.gov.in
• Click on "New Farmer Registration" in the Farmers' Corner section
• Select Rural or Urban farmer, enter your Aadhaar number, select your state, and enter the captcha
• Click "Get OTP" and verify your Aadhaar-linked mobile number
• Fill in your personal details, land ownership/land record details (khasra/khatauni number), and bank account information (account number and IFSC code)
• Upload the required documents
• Submit the application — your registration number will be generated
• Complete mandatory e-KYC (see below) to activate your registration

Mandatory e-KYC for All Beneficiaries

e-KYC is compulsory for both new and existing PM-Kisan beneficiaries. Without it, payments are withheld. It must be completed annually before each installment deadline. Three methods are available for it.

OTP-based e-KYC

• Visit pmkisan.gov.in.
• Go to the e-KYC section.
• Enter your Aadhaar number.
• Verify via OTP on your Aadhaar linked mobile number

Biometric e-KYC at CSC (Common Service Centre)

• Visit your nearest CSC with your Aadhaar card for biometric (fingerprint) authentication
• It is suitable if your mobile number is not linked to Aadhaar

Face Authentication

• Via the PM-Kisan mobile app using facial recognition

Important 2026 update: The government is rolling out a compulsory Unique Farmer ID to consolidate all welfare benefits. Farmers without a farmer ID may be excluded from future installments.

Offline Registration

Farmers who are not comfortable with the online process can register through:

• Their nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)
• Approaching their Revenue Officer (Patwari/Lekhpal)
• A nodal officer at the block or district level

How to Check Application and Payment Status

• Visit pmkisan.gov.in
• Click "Beneficiary Status" in the Farmers' Corner
• Enter your Aadhaar number, account number, or mobile number
• Click "Get Data"
• Your payment history and application status will be displayed

To find your registration number,

• Visit pmkisan.gov.in/FarmerStatus.aspx
• Enter your Aadhaar or mobile number

Eligibility for PM-Kisan

The scheme is available to all landholding farmer families in India who meet the following conditions:

• Must own cultivable agricultural land as recorded in official state land records (land acquired by purchase after 1 February 2019 is not eligible, only inherited transfers)
• Must be an Indian citizen
• One benefit per family unit (husband, wife, and minor children)
• Must complete e-KYC before each installment deadline

Who Is NOT Eligible?

• Institutional landholders (companies, trusts, cooperatives)
• Serving or retired government employees (except Class IV / Group D employees)
• Government pensioners receiving more than ₹10,000 per month
• Income taxpayers
• Professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants, and architects (registered with professional bodies and practicing)
• Former or current members of Parliament, state legislature, or elected representatives of municipal bodies
• Former or current ministers of state and central government

Documents Required for PM-Kisan Registration

• Aadhaar Card (must be linked to your mobile number and bank account)
• Land record document (such as Khasra, Khatauni, or Jamabandi)
• Aadhaar-linked bank account passbook (with IFSC code)
• Bank account-Aadhaar linkage proof (printout from bank or NPCI mapper)
• Citizenship declaration on the application form
• Mobile number
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Caste certificate for SC/ST farmers (where applicable)