There is important news for farmers across the country. The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31. The government has approved a total financial outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore for the scheme during this period.

The scheme provides direct financial assistance to eligible farmer families through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), meaning the money is transferred directly into the beneficiary's bank account.

How much money do farmers get?

Under PM-KISAN, eligible landholding farmer families receive ₹6,000 every year.

The amount is paid in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each. The money is transferred directly to the farmer's bank account after the required verification and authentication.

What is the latest government decision?

The government has now approved continuation of PM-KISAN until 2030-31.

The move means the scheme will continue to provide income support to eligible farmers for the coming years rather than ending with the existing funding period.

According to the government, the scheme is intended to help farmers meet agricultural expenses, improve investment in farming and strengthen rural livelihoods.

Who can benefit from PM-KISAN?

The scheme is primarily meant for eligible landholding farmer families.

However, not every person involved in farming automatically qualifies. Eligibility is determined according to the scheme's rules, including landholding and exclusion criteria.

The government uses Aadhaar-based authentication, digital beneficiary verification and DBT mechanisms to make payments directly to eligible beneficiaries.

What should farmers check?

Farmers who are already registered under PM-KISAN should make sure their records are correct.

It is particularly important to check:

• Aadhaar details

• Bank account details

• Mobile number

• Land records

• e-KYC status

• Whether the bank account is correctly linked for receiving DBT

Any mismatch in these details can potentially cause problems with receiving instalments.

Why is e-KYC important?

PM-KISAN uses Aadhaar-based authentication and digital verification to identify genuine beneficiaries.

Therefore, farmers should ensure that their e-KYC and other required verification formalities have been completed. Keeping land and bank records updated can also help avoid payment-related issues.

Why is the scheme important for farmers?

Agricultural expenses such as seeds, fertilisers, pesticides and other farm inputs can put pressure on a farmer's cash flow.

The ₹6,000 annual support is not intended to cover all farming expenses, but it provides direct income assistance that farmers can use according to their needs.

The government says continuation of PM-KISAN will help strengthen farmers' capacity to invest in agriculture, improve productivity and reduce financial risks.

Don't miss your next instalment

Farmers who believe they are eligible should regularly check their PM-KISAN beneficiary status and ensure that their Aadhaar, bank and land records are correctly updated.

The government's official National Portal also provides a dedicated section where citizens can search government schemes and check eligibility-related information.

Bottom line

The continuation of PM-KISAN until 2030-31 provides long-term certainty to eligible farmers. Under the scheme, qualifying farmer families will continue to receive ₹6,000 annually in three instalments of ₹2,000 each through DBT.

Farmers should therefore keep their e-KYC, Aadhaar, bank account and land records updated so that they do not face unnecessary delays in receiving benefits.