PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana 2026 — ₹3,000/Month Pension for Farmers | maandhan.in |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2019 |
| Benefit | ₹3,000/month guaranteed pension after age 60 — government matches every rupee you contribute |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://maandhan.in |
What is PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana?
PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for small and marginal farmers launched in 2019. Farmers aged 18–40 contribute a small monthly amount (₹55–₹200 depending on entry age) and receive a guaranteed pension of ₹3,000/month after reaching 60 years of age. The Government of India contributes an equal matching amount to the Pension Fund.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹3,000/month guaranteed pension after age 60 — government matches every rupee you contribute. The scheme was launched in 2019 and is implemented by the Government of India.
प्रधानमंत्री किसान मानधन योजना (PM-KMY) लघु एवं सीमांत किसानों के लिए स्वैच्छिक और अंशदान आधारित पेंशन योजना है। 18-40 वर्ष के किसान हर महीने थोड़ी राशि (₹55–₹200 — आयु अनुसार) जमा करते हैं और 60 वर्ष की उम्र के बाद ₹3,000/माह पेंशन मिलती है। सरकार किसान के बराबर अंशदान Corpus Fund में जमा करती है — सब DBT से।
60 वर्ष के बाद ₹3,000/माह गारंटीड पेंशन — सरकार आपके बराबर अंशदान देती है (DBT)
Benefits of PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana
₹3,000/month guaranteed pension after age 60 — government matches every rupee you contribute
Who is Eligible for PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana?
- ✓Small and marginal farmer (land holding up to 2 hectares)
- ✓Age between 18 and 40 years at time of enrolment
- ✓Should be in the land records of the state
- ✓Not covered under other social security pension schemes (NPS, ESIC, EPFO)
- ✓Not an income tax payer
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Documents Required for PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana
How to Apply for PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://maandhan.in
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on maandhan.inFrequently Asked Questions — PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana
Common Questions About Agriculture Schemes
When is the next PM Kisan installment?+
PM Kisan instalments are released 3 times a year — April-July, August-November, and December-March. The exact date is announced by the government.
How to check PM Kisan status?+
Go to pmkisan.gov.in, click 'Beneficiary Status', enter your Aadhaar number or mobile number to check your payment status.
What crops are covered under PM Fasal Bima Yojana?+
Food crops (cereals, millets, pulses), oilseeds, and annual commercial/horticultural crops that are notified by respective state governments.
What is the premium rate for PMFBY?+
Kharif crops: 2% of sum insured; Rabi crops: 1.5%; annual commercial/horticultural crops: 5%. The rest of the premium is borne by the government.
What is the interest rate on Kisan Credit Card?+
The base interest rate is 9% p.a. The government provides a 2% interest subvention, bringing it to 7%. If you repay on time, an additional 3% prompt repayment incentive applies — making the effective rate just 4% per annum for loans up to Rs.3 lakh.
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