PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Yojana 2025 — Rs. 6,000/year for Farmers
PM-KISAN 2025 — Central scheme giving Rs. 6,000/year in 3 installments to small & marginal farmer families. Apply on pmkisan.gov.in.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India in February 2019. Under the scheme, an income support of Rs. 6,000 per year is provided to all eligible Small and Marginal Farmer families (SMFs) across the country, payable in 3 equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each every 4 months.
Key Features
- Benefit amount: Rs. 6,000/year (Rs. 2,000 x 3 installments)
- Eligibility: All land-holding farmer families with cultivable land
- Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank account
- Frequency: 3 installments per year (every 4 months)
- Coverage: 9+ crore farmer families (90 million+)
- Funding: 100% central funding
Installment Cycle
- April-July period (1st installment of FY)
- August-November period (2nd installment of FY)
- December-March period (3rd installment of FY)
PM-KISAN 17th Installment Released — Rs. 20,000 Crore to 9.26 Crore Farmers
17th installment of PM-KISAN released. Rs. 2,000 each to 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers. Check status on pmkisan.gov.in.
The Prime Minister has released the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Yojana. A total of Rs. 20,000 crore has been transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to 9.26 crore eligible farmer families, with each receiving Rs. 2,000 in their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
How to Check Status
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in/BeneficiaryStatus.aspx
- Choose one of: Mobile number / Aadhaar number / Account number
- Enter the selected ID + captcha.
- Click 'Get Data' — see installment-wise status.
If You Didn't Receive
- Check if your name is in the beneficiary list (status will show 'Approved' or 'Pending' or 'Rejected').
- Common reasons for non-receipt:
- Aadhaar not linked to bank account
- Aadhaar details mismatched with land records
- Bank account inactive / closed
- Family member already receiving (one per family rule)
- Fell under exclusion criteria (income tax payer, govt employee, etc.)
- For rectification: Contact your District Agriculture Officer or file grievance on portal.
Upcoming Installments
- 18th installment: Expected November 2025 (Aug-Nov period)
- 19th installment: Expected March 2026 (Dec-Mar period)
Enter your profile to instantly check if you meet the eligibility criteria for this opportunity.