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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
₹6,000 a year in three instalments, paid directly to the bank account
For: Farmer families that own cultivable land
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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
PMFBYCentral schemeMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Crop insurance at a low farmer premium (about 1.5% to 2% for most food crops).
Who it is for
Farmers, including tenants and sharecroppers, growing notified crops in notified areas.
Basic eligibility
- The crop and the area are notified by the state for the season.
- Enrolment is done before the seasonal cut-off date.
Documents usually needed
- Aadhaar
- Land record or tenancy agreement
- Sowing declaration
- Bank account passbook
How to apply
Enrol through your bank, a Common Service Centre or the PMFBY portal before the cut-off date for the season.
Official source: pmfby.gov.in
Always confirm eligibility, benefits, documents, deadlines and how to apply on the official source before you act. We do not guarantee approval of any application. This page was last reviewed in November 2026; amounts and rules may have changed since.
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