PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana Extended Till 2030-31: Cabinet Approves ₹3.15 Lakh Crore for Farmers; Khelo India and Surya Sarovar Schemes Also Get Major Boost

The Union Cabinet has gone ahead and extended the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana till 2030-31, with a huge ₹3.15 lakh crore allocation. Farmers keep getting annual direct financial help. The Cabinet also nodded to the Khelo India Scheme and Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana. This is observed like a clear push from the government toward agriculture, sports, and clean energy.

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana Extended Till 2030-31

The Union Cabinet extended the PM-KISAN plan from 2026-27 to 2030-31 and pinned down the ₹3.15 lakh crore funding. This refers to direct income support for eligible farmers staying in place, mainly via DBT.

What Is PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?

Launched way back in February 2019, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central government scheme, meant for eligible farmer families, with a straightforward money transfer.

Under the scheme, things work like this:

• Eligible farmer families get ₹6,000 every year.
  That sum is broken into three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each.
• The payments move directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts using the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method.

The purpose behind it is to give some cushion for agri-inputs and also lower farmers’ reliance on informal credit channels.

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana Achievements So Far

Since it started, the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana has actually become one of the biggest income support programmes for farmers.

As per government data:

• More than ₹4.47 lakh crore has been moved straight into farmers’ bank accounts.
• Benefits have been released through 23 instalments.
• In the 23rd instalment, over 9.49 crore farmers received around ₹18,984 crore.
• During the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers got help worth ₹1.71 lakh crore.
• Women farmers, in particular, have received benefits exceeding ₹1.06 lakh crore under the scheme.

As per the highlight, the government’s continued investment automatically strengthens the agricultural sector through direct financial assistance.

How Has PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana Benefited Farmers?

According to the NITI Aayog’s Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) report:

• 92% of farmers used the PM-KISAN assistance for farming and agricultural investments.
• 85% of beneficiaries reported increased income and reduced dependence on informal loans.

The government says the scheme has encouraged investment in agriculture, improved productivity, strengthened rural incomes, and contributed to higher grain production.

Who Can Apply for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?

The scheme is available to eligible farmer families who own cultivable land, as per the land records kept by the state or union territory.

Usually, a farmer’s family includes a husband, a wife and minor children.

At the same time, the following categories are generally not eligible, or they are excluded from the programme:

• Institutional landholders
• Income tax payers
• Serving or retired government employees (except eligible Group D/Class IV employees)
• Constitutional post holders
• Professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects who are engaged in professional practice
• Individuals getting higher government pensions, as per eligibility norms

Applicants should also make sure their land records stay updated and are properly linked with Aadhaar, because without that, the process may get stuck.

Documents Required for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana

Farmers should keep these documents on hand when applying so they do not lose time later:

• Aadhaar Card
• Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
• Bank account details
• IFSC Code
• Land ownership documents
• Residence proof (if required)
• Passport-size photograph (if applicable)

Having the right documentation generally helps in speeding up verification and approval.

How to Apply Online for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?

Eligible farmers can apply online by going through these steps:

Step 1: Open the official PM-KISAN portal.
Step 2: Tap on “New Farmer Registration”.
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number, then do the OTP verification.
Step 4: Fill in personal details, bank account data, and land ownership information.
Step 5: Finally submit the application.
Step 6: Once verification is done by the concerned state government, eligible applicants are enrolled under the scheme.

Also, applicants can do e-KYC, update information, and check beneficiary status, all through the official portal, without much hassle.

How to Apply Offline for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?

As of now the farmers who prefer offline registration can be required to visit the following:

• Common Service Centres (CSCs)
• Agriculture Department offices
• Revenue Department offices
• Village-level government facilitation centres

Applicants should carry:

• Aadhaar Card
• Land ownership documents
• Bank account passbook
• Mobile number
• Identity proof (if required)

Officials verify the submitted documents before approving the application.

When Should You Apply for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?

There is no fixed annual application deadline for the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Eligible farmers can register whenever applications are accepted, whenever the window is open.

It is wise to apply well before the next instalment is due; verification can happen on time, and the money doesn’t get delayed.

Applicants are also advised to

• Complete Aadhaar-based e-KYC.
• Update their bank account details.
• Make sure land records are accurate and not partial or outdated.
• Clear any pending verification concerns early on, like as soon as you notice them.

How to Check PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana Beneficiary Status?

Farmers can check beneficiary status online by

• Going to the official PM-KISAN portal.
• Selecting “Know Your Status” or “Beneficiary Status”.
• Entering the Aadhaar number, the registration number, or the registered mobile number.
• Doing OTP verification if it asks you.

After that, the portal shows the latest payment progress, application details, and the instalment information.

How to Complete PM Kisan Samman Nidhi e-KYC?

The government has made e-KYC mandatory for all beneficiaries; it is not really optional.

You can complete e-KYC by

• Visiting the official PM-KISAN portal.
• Clicking on e-KYC.
• Entering the Aadhaar number.
• Completing OTP authentication or biometric verification at the nearest CSC centre.

If e-KYC isn’t completed, future instalments may face delays, and that part is important.

Cabinet Also Approves ₹36,441 Crore for Khelo India Scheme

Besides extending the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, the Cabinet approved the continuation of the Khelo India Scheme, with an allocation of ₹36,441 crore from 2026-27 to 2030-31.

This enhanced funding is meant to

• Spot sporting talent from schools and villages.
• Build sports infrastructure.
• Provide better coaching and training support.
• Improve India’s readiness for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and also future Olympic events.

Overall the allocation is nearly eight times higher than the previous funding; it’s a big jump.

Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana Gets ₹5,070 Crore

The Union Cabinet also approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) with an allocation of ₹5,070 crore.

The scheme will support:

• Development of 5,000 MW of floating solar capacity.
• Installation of 10,000 MW of energy storage systems.
• Central financial assistance of up to ₹1 crore per MW.
• Reduction of nearly 10 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
• Generation of employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

The initiative is expected to strengthen India’s clean energy capacity while promoting sustainable development.