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
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA IBJP-led NDA
LeftCentreRight
Impact Assessment
9/10
Impact ScoreBeneficiaries9.5 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
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Agriculture, Social Protection