The Central Government has approved a five-year extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, ensuring that eligible farmers will continue to receive financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year. The decision is expected to benefit millions of farming families and provide continued income support through direct bank transfers.

What Is PM-KISAN?

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

Scheme Extended Till 2031

The Union Cabinet has approved an outlay of approximately ₹3.16 lakh crore to continue the PM-KISAN scheme through the next five years. The extension aims to provide financial stability to farmers, support agricultural investment, and reduce dependence on informal sources of credit.

Who Can Avail the Benefit?

The scheme is available to eligible landholding farmer families that meet the government's prescribed criteria. To continue receiving installments, beneficiaries should ensure that:

• e-KYC has been completed.

• Aadhaar is correctly linked with the PM-KISAN account.

• Bank account details are accurate and active.

• Land records are updated as required by the state authorities.

Failure to complete these formalities may delay future installments.

Why Is e-KYC Important?

The government has repeatedly advised beneficiaries to complete e-KYC to avoid interruption in payments. The verification helps ensure that financial assistance reaches genuine beneficiaries and reduces the possibility of fraudulent claims.

How Can Farmers Check Their Status?

Farmers can verify whether they are eligible or whether an installment has been credited by using the official PM-KISAN portal. They can check:

• Beneficiary status

• Payment history

• e-KYC status

• Aadhaar and bank account details

Keeping these details updated can help avoid delays in receiving future installments.

A Major Relief for Farmers

The extension of PM-KISAN provides long-term certainty to crores of farmers across the country. With assured annual financial assistance continuing for another five years, the scheme is expected to support rural incomes and help farmers manage agricultural expenses more effectively.