Will PM Kisan Payout Rise To Rs 12,000 From Rs 6,000? What Farmers Need To Know

The issue of increasing the annual assistance under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme from Rs 6,000 to Rs 12,000 was raised in Parliament. Members sought clarity from the government on whether any proposal to double the payout was under active consideration.

In its reply, the government stated that there is no approved proposal to raise the annual PM Kisan benefit to Rs 12,000. The existing structure of the scheme continues without any change in the payout amount.

At present, eligible farmers receive Rs 6,000 per year, which is transferred directly into their bank accounts in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each. The scheme aims to provide income support to small and marginal farmers.

A Parliamentary Standing Committee had earlier recommended increasing the annual assistance to Rs 12,000, citing rising input costs and inflation. However, the government clarified that this recommendation has not been accepted so far.

The government highlighted that its current priority is to strengthen beneficiary verification. As part of this effort, new beneficiaries in 14 states are required to register using a Farmer ID to ensure accurate targeting and reduce duplication.

Since its launch, the PM Kisan scheme has benefited crores of farmers across India, with thousands of crores disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The government reiterated its commitment to continuing timely instalment payments.

For now, farmers should not expect any immediate increase in PM Kisan payouts. However, the scheme remains active, and beneficiaries are advised to complete documentation, Aadhaar linking, and Farmer ID registration to avoid payment disruptions.