The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India in 2019 to provide income support to all landholding farmer families across the country. Some key details about the scheme:
PM-Kisan Scheme Details
Name of the scheme | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) |
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Scheme type | Central sector scheme |
Ministry in charge | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
Department | Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
Scheme effective date | 01.12.2018 |
Official website | https://pmkisan.gov.in/ |
Scheme benefit | Rs.6,000 per year in 3 installments of Rs.2,000 each |
Scheme beneficiary | Small and marginal farmers |
Scheme benefit transfer mode | Online (Through CSC) |
Scheme helpline number | 011-24300606, 155261 |
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PM-Kisan Latest Updates
Date | Update |
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18th June 2024 | Prime Minister released the 17th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. |
28th February 2024 | Prime Minister released the 16th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. |
15th November 2023 | Prime Minister released the 15th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. |
27th July 2023 | Prime Minister released the 14th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. |
27th February 2023 | Prime Minister released the 13th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. |
17th October 2022 | Prime Minister released the 12th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. |
The PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana provides direct income support of Rs.6,000 per year in three equal installments to all landholding farmer families in the country, subject to certain exclusion criteria. The scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of the farmers in procuring various inputs related to agriculture and allied activities as well as domestic needs.