What is PM Kisan?
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a government of India scheme that gives ₹6,000 every year to eligible farmer families who own cultivable land. The money is paid directly to your bank account in three installments of ₹2,000 — typically in April, August, and December. Since launch in 2019, over 11 crore farmers have received payments.
ಇದು ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಯೋಜನೆ. ಕೃಷಿ ಭೂಮಿ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ರೈತ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳಿಗೆ ವರ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ₹೬,೦೦೦ ನೇರವಾಗಿ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ಖಾತೆಗೆ ಜಮಾ. ೨೦೧೯ ರಿಂದ ೧೧ ಕೋಟಿಗೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ರೈತರು ಪ್ರಯೋಜನ ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
What you get
The scheme pays a fixed amount split across three installments through the year. All payments go directly to the bank account linked to your Aadhaar — no cash, no cheques, no middlemen.
Am I eligible?
Based on your quiz answers, here's how each eligibility rule maps to you. Green = you pass; grey = we couldn't confirm.
Owns cultivable land
ಕೃಷಿಗೆ ಬಳಸಬಹುದಾದ ಜಮೀನು ಇರುವುದುThe family must hold cultivable agricultural land as per state land records (RTC / Pahani / Khata).
You said: 2–5 acresನೀವು ಹೇಳಿದ್ದು: ೨–೫ ಎಕರೆ · ಪಾಸ್Karnataka / Indian resident
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ / ಭಾರತೀಯ ನಿವಾಸಿThe scheme is nationwide, and Karnataka is included. Any state's cultivable land counts.
You said: Mandya districtನೀವು ಹೇಳಿದ್ದು: ಮಂಡ್ಯ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ · ಪಾಸ್Not a government employee earning ₹10k+ pension
ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ನೌಕರ / ₹೧೦,೦೦೦ ಪಿಂಚಣಿಗಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಪಡೆಯುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲRetired government employees getting monthly pension over ₹10,000 are excluded.
Not applicable to youನಿಮಗೆ ಅನ್ವಯಿಸುವುದಿಲ್ಲ · ಪಾಸ್Not an income-tax payer
ಆದಾಯ ತೆರಿಗೆ ಪಾವತಿಸುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲFarmers who file income-tax returns in the previous assessment year are excluded.
Income under ₹3Lಆದಾಯ ₹೩ ಲಕ್ಷಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಕಡಿಮೆ · ಪಾಸ್Land records must be in your name
ಜಮೀನಿನ ದಾಖಲೆ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹೆಸರಲ್ಲಿ ಇರಬೇಕುIf land is still in your father's / grandfather's name, mutation (khata transfer) is needed before you can apply. Common issue — we can help.
Please verify · ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿDocuments you need
Gather these three documents before you start. Tick each one as you find it — we'll save your progress. All must be in your name and legible.
Aadhaar card
ಆಧಾರ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್Yours (the applicant's), not a family member's. Must be linked to your bank account. If not linked, visit any bank branch — takes 5 minutes.
Land record (RTC / Pahani / Khata)
ಜಮೀನಿನ ದಾಖಲೆ (RTC / ಪಹಣಿ / ಖಾತೆ)Latest year's RTC extract showing your name as the owner. Get free digital copy at bhoomi.karnataka.gov.in or your village accountant's office.
Bank passbook (first page)
ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ಪಾಸ್ಬುಕ್First page showing account holder name, account number, IFSC. Must be in your name — joint accounts also work. Aadhaar should be linked to this account.
How to apply — step by step
You have two options: apply online yourself (~10 minutes) or visit your nearest Seva Sindhu / Common Service Centre. We recommend the online route — it's fastest and gives you a receipt.
Visit the PM Kisan portal
PM ಕಿಸಾನ್ ವೆಬ್ಸೈಟ್ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿGo to pmkisan.gov.in in your phone's browser (Chrome works best). Look for the "New Farmer Registration" button on the homepage.
ಫೋನ್ನ ಬ್ರೌಸರ್ನಲ್ಲಿ pmkisan.gov.in ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ. "New Farmer Registration" ಗುಂಡಿ ಒತ್ತಿ.
Enter Aadhaar & verify with OTP
ಆಧಾರ್ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಬರೆದು OTP ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿType your 12-digit Aadhaar number. Choose "Rural Farmer" or "Urban Farmer" as per your land location. You'll get an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked phone — enter it.
೧೨ ಅಂಕಿಯ ಆಧಾರ್ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಬರೆಯಿರಿ. ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಅಥವಾ ನಗರ ರೈತ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿ. OTP ಬಂದಾಗ ಟೈಪ್ ಮಾಡಿ.
Fill land details
ಜಮೀನಿನ ವಿವರ ತುಂಬಿState: Karnataka. District, taluk, hobli, village — pick from dropdowns. Enter survey number, khata number, and total land area (in acres or hectares) from your RTC. Double-check the survey number.
ರಾಜ್ಯ, ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ, ತಾಲೂಕು, ಹೋಬಳಿ, ಗ್ರಾಮ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿ. ಸರ್ವೆ ನಂಬರ್ ಮತ್ತು ಖಾತೆ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಬರೆಯಿರಿ.
Upload documents & submit
ದಾಖಲೆ ಅಪ್ಲೋಡ್ ಮಾಡಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿUpload clear photos of your Aadhaar, land record (RTC), and bank passbook first page. Each file must be under 2 MB. Click Save — you'll get a farmer ID number. Screenshot this ID!
ಆಧಾರ್, RTC, ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ಪಾಸ್ಬುಕ್ ಫೋಟೋ ಅಪ್ಲೋಡ್ ಮಾಡಿ. "Save" ಒತ್ತಿ. ರೈತ ID ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಬರುತ್ತದೆ — ಸ್ಕ್ರೀನ್ಶಾಟ್ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ.
Wait for verification (~21 days)
ಪರಿಶೀಲನೆಗಾಗಿ ಕಾಯಿರಿThe village accountant (VA) will verify your land record. This typically takes 15–21 days. You can track status at pmkisan.gov.in → Beneficiary Status using your Aadhaar number. First installment usually arrives in the next payment cycle.
ಗ್ರಾಮ ಲೆಕ್ಕಪತ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರಿ ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ. ೧೫-೨೧ ದಿನ ಸಮಯ. ಆಧಾರ್ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯಿಂದ ಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಬಹುದು.
Why applications get rejected
These are the 4 most common reasons PM Kisan applications get rejected. Fix them before you apply.
Aadhaar not linked to bank
ಆಧಾರ್ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ಗೆ ಲಿಂಕ್ ಆಗಿಲ್ಲThe most common failure. Payments bounce because DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) can't find your account. Fix at any bank branch — free.
Land not in applicant's name
ಜಮೀನು ಅರ್ಜಿದಾರರ ಹೆಸರಲ್ಲಿ ಇಲ್ಲLand still in father's or grandfather's name. Get mutation done first at your taluk office — RTC in your name is mandatory.
Wrong survey number entered
ತಪ್ಪು ಸರ್ವೆ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಬರೆದಿದ್ದೀರಿA typo in survey/khata number = automatic rejection. Copy it letter-by-letter from your RTC — including any letter suffixes.
Multiple registrations in family
ಕುಟುಂಬದಿಂದ ಎರಡು ಅರ್ಜಿOnly one family member (husband OR wife, not both) can register per land holding. Duplicate applications are rejected.
Frequently asked questions
ಗ್ರಾಮ ಲೆಕ್ಕಪತ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರಿ ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿದ ನಂತರ (೧೫-೨೧ ದಿನ), ಮುಂದಿನ ಕಂತು ಬರುತ್ತದೆ. ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್, ಆಗಸ್ಟ್, ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ ತಿಂಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕಂತು ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ.