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
Type Scheme
Source Historical Record
Published Friday, 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
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA I BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Impact Assessment
9 /10
Impact Score Beneficiaries 9.5 crore farmer families
Budget Allocation Rs 60K Crore
Coverage All states and UTs
Implementation Status Operational 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