PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana) is a central sector scheme launched by the Government of India in February 2019 to provide income support to farmers.
✅ Key Features of PM-KISAN Scheme:
| Feature | Details |
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| Launched by | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Launch Year | 2019 |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector Scheme (100% funded by the Government of India) |
| Beneficiaries | Small and marginal farmers |
| Support Amount | ₹6,000 per year |
| Payment Mode | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the farmer's bank account |
| Installments | ₹2,000 in 3 equal installments every 4 months |
| Eligibility | All landholding farmer families (as per land records) |
| Exclusion | High-income earners, professionals, institutional landholders |
| Official Website | pmkisan.gov.in |
📌 Objectives:
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Income support to farmers for purchasing seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs.
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Ensure financial inclusion of farmers.
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Reduce dependency on loans.
🚫 Who is Excluded?
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Income tax payers
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Institutional landholders
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Professionals like doctors, engineers, lawyers
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Retired government employees with pension > ₹10,000
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Former and current MPs/MLAs/ministers
🔄 How to Apply:
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Visit the official PM-KISAN website or local CSC (Common Service Center).
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Submit Aadhaar card, bank details, and landholding documents.
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Track your status via Aadhaar or bank account on the portal.
📋 Documents Required:
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Aadhaar Card
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Bank Passbook
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Landholding proof
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Mobile number
🔎 Recent Update (as of 2025):
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The 16th installment was released in February 2025.
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Government is also working on linking PM-KISAN with Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and other agricultural support services.
📝 Previous Year Exam MCQ (SSC/JKSSB/Bank):
Q1. What is the total annual benefit under PM-KISAN Yojana?
A. ₹4,000
B. ₹6,000 ✅
C. ₹5,000
D. ₹7,000
Q2. PM-KISAN scheme was launched in:
A. 2016
B. 2017
C. 2019 ✅
D. 2020
Q3. PM-KISAN scheme provides benefit to:
A. Urban poor
B. Small and marginal farmers ✅
C. Corporate companies
D. Only SC/ST farmers