PM-KISAN Extended Till 2031: Eligible Farmers Will Continue to Receive ₹6,000 Every Year
The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme from financial year 2026–27 to 2030–31 with a total financial outlay of ₹3,15,614 crore.
PM-KISAN Extension Overview
| Update | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi |
| Common Name | PM-KISAN |
| Cabinet Decision | Continuation of the scheme approved |
| Extension Period | Financial year 2026–27 to 2030–31 |
| Total Approved Outlay | ₹3,15,614 crore |
| Annual Assistance | ₹6,000 per eligible farmer family |
| Number of Instalments | Three instalments every year |
| Amount per Instalment | ₹2,000 |
| Payment Mode | Direct Benefit Transfer |
| Official Website | pmkisan.gov.in |
What Has Changed After the Cabinet Decision?
PM-KISAN will continue from financial year 2026–27 through financial year 2030–31 under the approved government outlay.
The government has continued the existing annual support amount. No nationwide increase above ₹6,000 has been announced as part of this approval.
Eligible beneficiaries will continue receiving three equal instalments of ₹2,000 during the year.
The money will be transferred directly to eligible farmers’ Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts.
How Much Money Will Farmers Receive?
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| First Instalment | ₹2,000 |
| Second Instalment | ₹2,000 |
| Third Instalment | ₹2,000 |
| Total Annual Assistance | ₹6,000 |
When Will the Scheme Continue Until?
| Financial Year | Scheme Status |
|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Covered under continuation approval |
| 2027–28 | Covered under continuation approval |
| 2028–29 | Covered under continuation approval |
| 2029–30 | Covered under continuation approval |
| 2030–31 | Covered under continuation approval |
Who Can Continue Receiving PM-KISAN Benefits?
PM-KISAN assistance is meant for eligible landholding farmer families whose records satisfy the scheme rules. Continued payment depends on successful verification of the farmer’s identity, land details, bank account and eligibility status.
The applicant should fall within the beneficiary definition prescribed under the PM-KISAN operational guidelines.
The beneficiary’s name and Aadhaar information should match the PM-KISAN and bank records.
Mandatory e-KYC should be completed through the authorised online, biometric or face-authentication process.
The bank account should be active, correctly recorded and eligible to receive Aadhaar-based DBT payments.
The farmer’s land ownership or landholding details should be correctly verified by the concerned state or Union Territory.
Who May Be Excluded From PM-KISAN?
The scheme contains exclusion conditions for certain institutional landholders and higher-income or specified professional categories. Eligibility is determined using the official PM-KISAN guidelines and verified government records.
Land held by an institution rather than an eligible farmer family may not qualify.
Certain present or former holders of constitutional and elected public offices may fall under the exclusion rules.
Specified serving or retired officers and employees may be excluded, subject to the exemptions stated in the guidelines.
Persons who paid income tax in the relevant assessment period may fall under the exclusion category.
Registered professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects practising their profession may be excluded under the scheme rules.
Mandatory Requirements for Future Instalments
| Requirement | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| PM-KISAN Registration | The farmer must have a valid beneficiary registration accepted by the authorities. |
| e-KYC | Confirms the identity of the beneficiary through Aadhaar. |
| Aadhaar Seeding | Links the beneficiary’s Aadhaar with the bank account used for DBT. |
| Active Bank Account | Prevents payment failure caused by closed, frozen or incorrect accounts. |
| Correct Name Matching | Reduces failure caused by differences among Aadhaar, bank and PM-KISAN records. |
| Land Seeding and Verification | Confirms eligible landholding details with state records. |
| Eligibility Verification | Ensures that the beneficiary does not fall under an excluded category. |
How to Check PM-KISAN Beneficiary Status
| Step | Status-Checking Process |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Open the official PM-KISAN portal at pmkisan.gov.in. |
| Step 2 | Select the Know Your Status option. |
| Step 3 | Enter the PM-KISAN registration number. |
| Step 4 | Enter the displayed captcha code. |
| Step 5 | Complete the OTP verification sent to the registered mobile number when requested. |
| Step 6 | Check the payment status, account-credit information, e-KYC status and other displayed records. |
How to Find the PM-KISAN Registration Number
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Open the PM-KISAN Know Your Status page. |
| Step 2 | Select the Know Your Registration Number option. |
| Step 3 | Enter the registered mobile number or Aadhaar information requested by the portal. |
| Step 4 | Complete captcha and OTP verification. |
| Step 5 | Note the registration number shown by the portal. |
How to Complete PM-KISAN e-KYC
Farmers whose mobile number is linked with Aadhaar can use the e-KYC option on the official PM-KISAN portal and complete verification through OTP.
Farmers can visit an authorised Common Service Centre and complete biometric authentication when OTP verification is not possible.
Eligible farmers may use the authorised PM-KISAN mobile application and supported face-authentication process.
Why a PM-KISAN Instalment May Be Delayed
The instalment may remain pending when mandatory identity verification has not been completed.
Differences in spelling, initials or name order can affect Aadhaar-based payment validation.
Payment can fail when the account is dormant, frozen, closed or incorrectly recorded.
A beneficiary may remain pending when land details have not been seeded or approved by state authorities.
Payments may be held when records indicate possible exclusion, duplication or incorrect beneficiary information.
How to Correct PM-KISAN Details
The correction method depends on the type of error. Some details can be updated through the official portal, while Aadhaar, land and bank corrections may require assistance from a Common Service Centre, agriculture office, revenue office or bank branch.
| Problem | Suggested Action |
|---|---|
| Incorrect Aadhaar Name | Correct Aadhaar or update the PM-KISAN record through the authorised process. |
| Wrong Bank Account | Contact the bank and the concerned agriculture office or authorised service centre. |
| Land Record Pending | Contact the local revenue or agriculture authority. |
| e-KYC Pending | Complete OTP, biometric or face-authentication e-KYC. |
| Registration Details Incorrect | Use the correction facility available on the portal or seek assistance from an authorised office. |
Documents Farmers Should Keep Ready
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Identity and e-KYC verification |
| PM-KISAN Registration Number | Beneficiary-status and payment tracking |
| Bank Passbook | Bank-account and IFSC verification |
| Land Ownership Record | Landholding and eligibility verification |
| Registered Mobile Number | OTP and status-related communication |
| Relevant State Records | Correction or verification when requested |
Does the Extension Increase the Annual Amount?
No nationwide increase in the basic PM-KISAN benefit has been announced in this continuation decision. The central benefit remains ₹6,000 per eligible farmer family per year, payable in three equal instalments of ₹2,000.
Difference Between Scheme Extension and Instalment Release
| Scheme Extension | Instalment Release |
|---|---|
| Confirms that the PM-KISAN programme will continue for the approved financial period. | Refers to a particular ₹2,000 payment released to eligible beneficiaries. |
| Covers financial years 2026–27 to 2030–31. | Has its own release date and beneficiary-verification process. |
| Does not automatically confirm an individual farmer’s payment. | Depends on that farmer’s eligibility and successful DBT validation. |
Important Official Links
| Official Service | Action |
|---|---|
| PM-KISAN Official Portal | Open Portal |
| Know Your Beneficiary Status | Check Status |
| New Farmer Registration | Register Farmer |
| Official Cabinet Decision Document | View Decision |
| PM-KISAN Operational Guidelines | View Guidelines |
Why the PM-KISAN Extension Matters
The five-year continuation gives policy certainty to eligible farming families who depend on periodic income support for seeds, fertilisers, labour, agricultural inputs and household requirements. Because the benefit is transferred directly through DBT, the scheme is intended to reduce payment leakage and provide financial support without an intermediary. However, the annual ₹6,000 should be viewed as supplementary assistance rather than complete compensation for cultivation costs.
Important Advice for Farmers
Farmers should not wait for an instalment-release announcement to correct their records. They should check e-KYC, Aadhaar seeding, bank-account status and land verification in advance. Any discrepancy should be corrected through the official portal, authorised Common Service Centre, bank, agriculture office or revenue authority. Beneficiaries should rely only on pmkisan.gov.in and official government announcements for payment and eligibility information.