The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme is a central government initiative that provides financial support to eligible farmer families across India. The scheme aims to help farmers meet agricultural and household expenses through direct benefit transfers.
- Eligible farmer families receive financial assistance of Rs. 6,000 per year.
- The amount is paid in three equal instalments of Rs. 2,000 each.
- Funds are transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
- e-KYC completion is mandatory to continue receiving benefits.
- The scheme is administered by the Government of India for eligible landholding farmers.
PM-KISAN helps improve financial stability for farmers by providing timely income support and ensuring transparent fund transfers through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.