Under this scheme, an amount of ₹6000 is transferred annually in three equal instalments to eligible farmer families. As per Government Resolution No. Kisani-2023/CR 42/11 A dated 15/06/2023, farmers eligible for PM Kisan Yojana automatically qualify for the benefits of the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana (NSMNY).
Benefits
• Eligible farmer families receive ₹2000 per instalment through both PM KISAN & NSMNY
• Total annual benefit of ₹12,000 from both schemes
• Funds are disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Benefits are credited directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts
• Any benefit erroneously credited to ineligible beneficiaries will be recovered per PMKISAN SOP
Eligibility
• Must be a cultivable land holding farmer family (comprising husband, wife, and minor children) with land holdings recorded as of 01.02.2019
• Only those eligible for PM KISAN are entitled to NSMNY benefits
Exclusions
Beneficiaries of higher economic status are excluded, including:
(a) All institutional land holders
(b) Farmer families with members holding or having held constitutional posts, ministerial positions, elected offices, or key administrative positions (including serving/retired government officers, employees of public sector undertakings, and regular employees of local bodies, excluding Multi-Tasking Staff/Class IV/Group D employees)
(c) Superannuated/retired pensioners with a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more (excluding Multi-Tasking Staff/Class IV/Group D employees)
(d) Persons who paid Income Tax in the last assessment year
(e) Professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants, and architects registered with professional bodies
(f) Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
Application Process
Online
• Step 01: Self-register on the PM KISAN Portal
• Step 02: Eligibility verification of the registered beneficiary
• Step 03: Approval at the Taluka Nodal Officer level
• Step 04: Approval at the District Nodal Officer level
• Step 05: Final approval at the State Nodal Officer level
Note: Direct registration via the TNO login bypasses district and state-level approvals.
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• 7/12 Extract
• 8-A Extract
• Ferfar Certificate
• Ration Card
• Other documents as specified
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the instalment time for the NSMNY scheme?
A: Instalments are made in three equal parts annually.
Q: What is the amount benefited under NSMNY?
A: Eligible farmer families receive ₹2000 per instalment, totaling ₹6000 per year from NSMNY, which combined with PM KISAN yields ₹12,000 annually.
Q: What is the payment mode of the scheme?
A: Payments are made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Q: Is a DBT-enabled bank account required for NSMNY?
A: Yes, benefits are credited only to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Q: Is it mandatory to link the bank account with Aadhaar?
A: Yes, linking the bank account with Aadhaar is mandatory.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for NSMNY?
A: Only cultivable land holding farmer families eligible under PM KISAN (land holding as of 01.02.2019) qualify.
Q: How does one register for the NSMNY scheme?
A: By self-registering on the PM KISAN Portal and following the prescribed online process.
Q: Is this scheme for a group of farmers?
A: No, the benefit is provided to each eligible farmer family.
Q: Which documents are required for NSMNY registration?
A: Documents include Aadhaar Card, 7/12 Extract, 8-A Extract, Ferfar Certificate, Ration Card, etc.
Q: What should I do if my Aadhaar number is already registered?
A: If you receive a message stating your Aadhaar is already registered, contact the helpline or support center on the PM KISAN Portal for assistance.
Q: What if a farmer is wrongly rejected due to errors in the application?
A: If errors occur during self-registration via CSC, contact the PM KISAN support team for correction.
Q: What if a farmer has wrongly entered details and cannot edit the application?
A: In such cases, contact the PMKISAN helpdesk for resolution.
Q: Is it mandatory for a farmer to enter land record details during registration?
A: Yes, entering land record details is mandatory to register under PM KISAN and NSMNY.