Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY)

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY)

Overview

PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana is a voluntary, contributory pension scheme launched on 12 September 2019 specifically for small and marginal farmers. Farmers contribute a small monthly amount during their working years (₹55 to ₹200 depending on age at entry), and the central government matches that contribution rupee-for-rupee. After the age of 60, enrolled farmers receive a guaranteed pension of ₹3,000 per month for life. As of August 2024, over 23.38 lakh farmers have enrolled nationally.

Key Benefits

  • Guaranteed minimum pension of ₹3,000 per month after age 60
  • Central government matches farmer’s monthly contribution 1:1
  • Monthly contribution ranges from ₹55 (entry at age 18) to ₹200 (entry at age 40)
  • Family pension: 50% of pension (₹1,500/month) to surviving spouse after farmer’s death
  • Managed by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC); highly secure pension fund

Eligibility

  • Small and marginal farmers with up to 2 hectares of cultivable land
  • Age between 18 and 40 years at time of joining
  • Must be listed in state/UT land records
  • Not an income taxpayer
  • Not covered under EPFO, ESIC, or NPS
  • Monthly income not exceeding ₹15,000

How to Apply

  1. Visit nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) with documents
  2. Enrol via pmkmy.gov.in or Jan Seva Kendra
  3. Select contribution amount based on current age
  4. Set up auto-debit from Aadhaar-linked bank account for monthly contribution

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked, for auto-debit)
  • Land records (showing 2 hectares or less)
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Mobile number

Notes

  • The earlier you join, the lower the monthly contribution; joining at 18 costs only ₹55/month
  • If farmer exits the scheme before 60: contributions returned with bank interest
  • This scheme is often overlooked but delivers guaranteed, government-backed lifelong income

Sources / References

  • PIB Five Years of PM-KMY (August 2024): pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2053142
  • Policybazaar scheme overview: policybazaar.com/life-insurance/pension-plans/articles/pmkmy/
  • GST Suvidha Kendra overview: gstsuvidhakendra.org/pradhan-mantri-kisan-maandhan-yojana/