The Central Government has approved a five-year extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, ensuring that eligible farmer families continue to receive financial assistance through direct benefit transfers. The decision will keep the scheme operational from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, with a budget allocation of ₹3.16 lakh crore.

The extension comes as a major relief for millions of farmers, allowing them to continue receiving income support for agricultural and household expenses.

What is the PM-KISAN scheme?

Launched in 2019, the PM-KISAN scheme provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible landholding farmer families. The amount is transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 every year through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

The financial assistance is intended to help farmers meet cultivation costs, purchase agricultural inputs, and reduce dependence on informal borrowing.

Key highlights of the extension

• Scheme extended for five more years.

• Valid from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.

• ₹3.16 lakh crore allocated by the government.

• Eligible farmers will continue receiving ₹6,000 annually.

• Money will be transferred directly into registered bank accounts through DBT.

Who is eligible?

The scheme is generally available to eligible landholding farmer families across India, subject to the conditions prescribed by the government. Beneficiaries must have:

• Agricultural land recorded in their name.

• Aadhaar linked with the PM-KISAN account.

• A valid bank account linked for Direct Benefit Transfer.

• Correct land and beneficiary details in the official records.

Certain categories, such as institutional landholders and some higher-income taxpayers or government employees, are not eligible under the scheme as per the existing guidelines.

How to check your beneficiary status

Farmers can verify whether they are registered under PM-KISAN by:

1. Visiting the official PM-KISAN portal.

2. Selecting the Beneficiary Status option.

3. Entering the registered mobile number, Aadhaar number, or registration number.

4. Viewing the status of instalments and payment history.

Why this extension is important

According to the government, the continuation of PM-KISAN aims to strengthen rural incomes, improve farmers' cash flow, and support investment in agriculture. Since its launch, the scheme has benefited millions of farming families through direct financial assistance deposited into their bank accounts.

The bottom line

The five-year extension of the PM-KISAN scheme ensures that eligible farmers will continue receiving ₹6,000 every year through direct bank transfers. Farmers who have not yet verified their beneficiary details should ensure that their Aadhaar, bank account, and land records are updated so they can continue receiving future instalments without interruption.