PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi)
Central sector scheme that transfers ₹6,000 per year, in three equal instalments of ₹2,000, directly to bank accounts of eligible land-holding farmer families.
Why UPSC tests this
Tested on eligibility (land-holding criterion), the exclusion list (institutional landholders, professionals, income-tax payers), and on whether it is a central sector or centrally sponsored scheme.
Latest from PIB
8 on this page- 5 Dec 2025Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
PM-KISAN and PMFBY Benefits extended to farmers in Maharashtra; PMFBY covers 93.81 lakh applications in Maharashtra
This press release from December 2025 details the ongoing implementation and benefits of the PM-KISAN and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) schemes for farmers. It highlights PM-KISAN's direct financial aid delivery through DBT and PMFBY's comprehensive crop insurance coverage, including digital claim processing…
- 31 Oct 2025Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Integration of FPOs with National Agricultural Value Chains
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing the Central Sector Scheme on Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs. This scheme offers significant financial support, including management costs, equity grants, and credit guarantees, while also facilitating market linkages via platforms like e-NAM, ONDC, a…
- 31 Oct 2025Department of Agriculture and Farmers
Activities of Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare during Special Campaign 5.0
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare actively participated in Special Campaign 5.0, launched by DARPG in late 2025, focusing on e-waste disposal and minimizing government office pendency. The department showcased 'Waste to Wealth' initiatives, including creating agricultural models from e-waste, and highl…
- 7 Aug 2025Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA & WEST BENGAL
The Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries provided an update in the Lok Sabha on the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY). The scheme is a central sector, demand-driven initiative, with funds not allocated state-wise. As of June 2025, 42 projects in West Bengal have been operationalized, signifi…
- 31 Jul 2025Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Implementation of PMKSY in Valmiki Nagar
This PIB release clarifies the implementation details of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), emphasizing its nature as a Central Sector demand-driven scheme. It states that funds are not allocated state-wise but approved based on merit and eligibility. The article also provides an update on specific projec…
- 4 Jun 2025Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Sixth Day of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Successfully Conducted in Duga Block, Pakyong District
The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide government initiative, continued its efforts in Sikkim to educate farmers about agricultural schemes. Events on June 4, 2025, provided on-the-spot assistance for programs like PM-KISAN and KCC, emphasizing women and youth participation. This initiative ensures the benefit…
- 30 May 2025Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Second day of National Campaign: Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan at Aritar and Dalapchand villages of Pakyong District
The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), a 12-day national campaign for Kharif crops, was conducted in Pakyong District, led by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. It aims to raise awareness among farmers across over 700 districts on sustainable farming, modern technologies, and government schemes like PM-K…
- 20 Jul 2024Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Initiatives to Boost Food Processing and Minimize Loss
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is actively implementing initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), PMFME, and PLISFPI to reduce post-harvest losses and boost the food processing sector. These schemes provide financial assistance for infrastructure and supply chain development, aim…
Frequently asked
- Is PM-KISAN a central sector or centrally sponsored scheme?
- PM-KISAN is a Central Sector Scheme — it is 100% funded by the Government of India.
- Who is excluded from PM-KISAN benefits?
- Institutional landholders, current/former constitutional post holders, ministers, MPs/MLAs, mayors, central/state government employees of certain ranks, retired pensioners drawing >₹10,000/month, income-tax payers, and professionals like doctors, engineers, lawyers, CAs.
- How is the ₹6,000 disbursed?
- Three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each, transferred via DBT to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
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