PM-KISAN Scheme Extended Till 2031: Farmers Will Continue to Get ₹6,000 Annually — Check Who Is Eligible
The central government has taken an important decision that will benefit millions of farmers across the country. The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
A total financial outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore has been approved for the scheme during this period. PM-KISAN provides direct financial assistance to eligible farmer families through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Farmers Will Continue to Receive ₹6,000 Every YearUnder PM-KISAN, eligible landholding farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year
The amount is transferred directly into the beneficiary's bank account in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each.
The scheme was launched in February 2019 with the aim of providing income support to eligible farmers and helping them meet agricultural and household expenses.
Why Is the Scheme Important?The government says PM-KISAN has been designed to provide timely and transparent income support to farmers.
Since the money is transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts, the DBT system helps reduce the need for intermediaries and makes the payment process more transparent.
The financial assistance can help farmers with expenses related to agriculture, seeds, fertilisers and other farming requirements.
Who Can Benefit From PM-KISAN?The scheme is primarily meant for eligible landholding farmer families
Farmers who qualify for the scheme can receive the annual ₹6,000 support directly into their registered bank accounts.
However, not every farmer automatically qualifies. Beneficiaries need to meet the government's eligibility conditions and complete the required verification and registration formalities.
PM-KISAN to Continue Until 2031With the latest Cabinet approval, PM-KISAN will continue for another five years, from 2026–27 through 2030–31
The ₹3.15 lakh crore allocation reflects the government's continued focus on providing income support to the farming community.
For farmers already receiving PM-KISAN benefits, it is important to keep their bank details, Aadhaar-linked information and other required records updated to avoid problems with future instalments.
The continuation of the scheme means eligible farmers can continue to receive government support under PM-KISAN in the coming years.