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Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY)

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. A pension of ₹3,000 a month from age 60. You pay a small monthly amount and the government matches it. Who qualifies: Small and marginal farmers aged 18 to 40 at joining. Applying is free on pmkmy.gov.in.

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WhereAll India (central government)
Run byMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Last checked30 October 2026

What do you get under PM Kisan Maandhan?

A pension of ₹3,000 a month from age 60. You pay a small monthly amount and the government matches it.

Who is eligible for PM Kisan Maandhan?

  • Small and marginal farmers aged 18 to 40 at joining.
  • Cultivable land up to 2 hectares in the state land records.
  • Monthly contribution depends on your age at joining (about ₹55 to ₹200).

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  • Land up to 2 hectares.
  • Not covered by EPFO, ESIC or NPS.

Documents needed for PM Kisan Maandhan

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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for PM Kisan Maandhan

  1. Visit a Common Service Centre (CSC) with Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
  2. Pay the first contribution in cash at the CSC; later ones are auto-debited.
  3. You get a Kisan pension card with your pension account number.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for PM Kisan Maandhan?

Small and marginal farmers aged 18 to 40 at joining. Cultivable land up to 2 hectares in the state land records. Monthly contribution depends on your age at joining (about ₹55 to ₹200).

How much do I get under PM Kisan Maandhan?

A pension of ₹3,000 a month from age 60. You pay a small monthly amount and the government matches it.

What documents do I need for PM Kisan Maandhan?

Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Land records (khatauni, 7/12, patta or similar); Mobile number for OTP.

How do I apply for PM Kisan Maandhan?

Visit a Common Service Centre (CSC) with Aadhaar and your bank passbook. Pay the first contribution in cash at the CSC; later ones are auto-debited. You get a Kisan pension card with your pension account number. Official site: https://pmkmy.gov.in/

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PM Kisan Maandhan?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Official sources

Last checked 30 October 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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