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PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare · Launched 2019

A voluntary, contributory pension scheme for small and marginal farmers to provide income security in their old age.

Key benefit

Assured monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 after the age of 60, with matching government contribution.

Eligibility criteria

  • Small or marginal farmer with cultivable land up to 2 hectares
  • Age between 18 and 40 years at enrolment
  • Not covered under any other statutory social security scheme

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Documents required

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Land records
  • Savings bank or PM-KISAN account details

How to apply

  1. 1Visit the nearest Common Service Centre with documents
  2. 2Complete enrolment with Aadhaar and bank details
  3. 3Choose the monthly contribution as per your entry age
  4. 4Authorise auto-debit of the contribution

Frequently asked questions

How much pension does PM-KMY provide?

Enrolled farmers receive an assured monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 after attaining 60 years of age.

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