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SchemeArchiveFriday, 1 February 2019

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.

Summary

Direct income support scheme providing Rs 6,000 per year in three instalments to all landholding farmer families. Over 11 crore farmers covered with total disbursement exceeding Rs 3 lakh crore.

Key Facts

TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedFriday, 1 February 2019
Affected Population~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce

Key Numbers

Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries

Key Authorities

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareICARFCIMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog

Key Stakeholders

FarmersFPOsAgri-Input IndustryBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities

Government Context

NDA IBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight

Impact Assessment

9/10
Impact Score
Beneficiaries9.5 crore farmer families
Budget AllocationRs 60K Crore
CoverageAll states and UTs
Implementation StatusOperational
95% implemented

Key Outcomes

  • Rs 6,000/year direct transfer to farmer families in 3 instalments
  • 18 instalments disbursed as of 2026
  • Total disbursement exceeds Rs 3 lakh crore since launch

Challenges

  • Exclusion errors in land records
  • Delayed KYC verification in some states

SDG Alignment

1No Poverty2Zero Hunger

Amendment History

1 change recorded for this policy.

SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Agriculture
Agriculture, Social Protection

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