PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana (Farmer Pension)

Why it matters

A guaranteed Rs 3,000/month pension after age 60 for small and marginal farmers — security for your old age with a small monthly contribution the government matches.

What you get

A voluntary, contributory pension of Rs 3,000 per month after the age of 60. The Central Government matches the farmer's monthly contribution equally.

Eligibility criteria

• Small and marginal farmers holding up to 2 hectares
• Entry age between 18 and 40 years
• Not covered under any other statutory social security scheme
• Monthly contribution between Rs 55 and Rs 200 by age of entry

How to apply

1. 1

   Visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) with Aadhaar and bank passbook

2. 2

   Register and choose your monthly contribution

3. 3

   Contribution is auto-debited; pension begins at age 60

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Bank account / savings passbook
• Land records