Farmers across India will continue to receive income support under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme after the Union Cabinet approved its continuation for another five years.

The scheme has been extended from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a total financial outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore. Eligible farmer families will continue to receive ₹6,000 per year directly in their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

What is PM-KISAN?

PM-KISAN was launched in February 2019 to provide income support to eligible landholding farmer families.

Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹6,000 annually in three equal instalments. The money is transferred directly to the farmer's bank account, helping reduce delays and the need for intermediaries.

How is the ₹6,000 paid?

The annual assistance is divided into three instalments of ₹2,000 each.

The amount is credited through the DBT system, provided the farmer meets the applicable eligibility and verification requirements.

Farmers should therefore ensure that their bank account and other beneficiary details remain correctly linked and updated.

Who can benefit from PM-KISAN?

The scheme is intended for eligible landholding farmer families, subject to the government's prescribed eligibility and exclusion conditions.

Not every person working in agriculture automatically qualifies. Beneficiary status depends on factors such as landholding records and the applicable government rules.

Farmers can check their eligibility and beneficiary details through the official PM-KISAN portal.

What should farmers check before the next instalment?

Farmers who are already registered under PM-KISAN should regularly check whether their details are correctly reflected in the government records.

Important things to verify include:

• Aadhaar details

• Bank account information

• Mobile number

• Land records

• e-KYC status

• Beneficiary status

If there is an error in the records, the payment may be delayed or stopped until the issue is resolved.

Why is e-KYC important?

e-KYC is an important part of beneficiary verification under PM-KISAN.

Farmers should ensure that their e-KYC requirements have been completed through the prescribed channels. Keeping the verification status updated can help avoid problems with future instalments.

How can farmers check their PM-KISAN status?

Farmers can use the official PM-KISAN portal to check information related to their registration, payment status and beneficiary details.

The government also provides digital facilities through which beneficiaries can access scheme-related information without having to repeatedly visit government offices.

What does the five-year extension mean?

The latest Cabinet approval provides continued funding for PM-KISAN through 2030-31. The approved financial outlay for the period is ₹3.15 lakh crore.

For eligible farmers, this means the existing ₹6,000 annual income-support framework will continue under the scheme.

The extension also provides longer-term continuity to a programme that has been operating since 2019.

Don't miss the payment because of small errors

Farmers should not wait until an instalment is due to discover that their Aadhaar, bank details, land records or e-KYC information has an issue.

Checking these details in advance can help identify discrepancies and allow sufficient time for correction through the appropriate government channel.

The PM-KISAN extension therefore provides continued financial support to eligible farmers, while keeping accurate beneficiary records and completing the required verification steps remains important for receiving the benefit.