Social Security & PensionCentralMode: CSC / VLE Kendra
PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana: ₹3,000 Monthly Old-Age Farmer Pension
प्रधानमंत्री किसान मानधन योजना (₹3000 मासिक किसान पेंशन)
Nodal Authority: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) & LIC of India
PM-KMY offers a vital social security safety net for elderly cultivators in India, matching farmer monthly contributions to guarantee a steady ₹3,000 monthly old-age pension.
Max Subsidy Cap
₹3,000 guaranteed lifetime monthly pension
Small/Marginal Share
50% contribution by farmer (₹55 to ₹200/mo) + 50% matched grant by Central Govt
Funding Pattern
50% Central : 0% State
Toll-Free Helpline
1800-267-6888
Subsidy Slabs by Farmer Category
| Farmer Social Category | Government Subsidy Share |
|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers (< 2 Hectares) | 50% contribution by farmer (₹55 to ₹200/mo) + 50% matched grant by Central Govt |
| Women Farmers | Same equal matching contribution |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Same equal matching contribution |
| General / Large Farmers (> 2 Hectares) | Available to all small & marginal farmers (<2 Ha) aged 18 to 40 |
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- Small and marginal farmers owning up to 2 hectares of cultivable land.
- Entry age between 18 and 40 years.
- Must not be covered under EPFO, NPS, or ESIC.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1Visit nearest Common Service Center (CSC) with Aadhaar and bank passbook.
- 2VLE enrolls biometric verification and computes monthly contribution based on entry age.
- 3Sign auto-debit mandate (from bank or PM-Kisan payout).
- 4Instantly receive unique Kisan Pension Card (KPC).
Required Documents Checklist
Aadhaar card
Savings bank account passbook with IFSC
Land ownership records (7/12 or Khasra/Khatauni)
Direct Application Link
PM-KMY Portal (managed by LIC & MoA&FW)
Submit your application directly through the authorized government portal:
Open Official PortalFarmer Helpline: 1800-267-6888
Top Farmer Benefits
- Lifelong monthly pension of ₹3,000; upon pensioner’s demise, spouse receives 50% family pension (₹1,500/month).
- Contribution can be automatically deducted directly from the farmer’s PM-Kisan ₹2,000 installment.
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Frequently asked questions
Guaranteed minimum monthly pension of ₹3,000 for small and marginal farmers upon reaching 60 years of age. Specifically, small & marginal farmers receive 50% contribution by farmer (₹55 to ₹200/mo) + 50% matched grant by Central Govt, while women and SC/ST farmers receive Same equal matching contribution. The maximum assistance is capped at ₹3,000 guaranteed lifetime monthly pension.
Applicants must submit: Aadhaar card, Savings bank account passbook with IFSC, Land ownership records (7/12 or Khasra/Khatauni). All documents must be clearly scanned and linked to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
You can apply directly through PM-KMY Portal (managed by LIC & MoA&FW) (https://maandhan.in) or visit your local Common Service Center (CSC / VLE). Follow the step-by-step procedure: (1) Register with Aadhaar, (2) Upload land records and quotations, (3) Receive pre-sanction, and (4) Complete geotagged verification.
Key qualifying conditions include: Small and marginal farmers owning up to 2 hectares of cultivable land.; Entry age between 18 and 40 years.; Must not be covered under EPFO, NPS, or ESIC..